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Ex-student behind fake degrees

Ex-student behind fake degrees

diplomafraud July 2, 2012 0

A downpayment of RM400 has to be deposited into a bank account online and a photocopy of the applicant’s MyKad e-mailed before “work” on the degree could begin. Penang commercial crime investigations chief Asst Comm

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3 held over fake degrees

3 held over fake degrees

diplomafraud July 2, 2012 0

Three suspects, believed to be involved in a scheme of falsifying academic certificates, were detained by police yesterday. The trio, all of whom are Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students, had been apprehended to facilitate investigations

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Watch Out for Fake Colleges

Watch Out for Fake Colleges

diplomafraud June 29, 2012 0

International students hoping to come to the United States to pursue a degree are being lured by “sham schools” in the U.S., said Janice Jacobs, assistant secretary for consular affairs at the U.S. Department

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Former Wis. inmate guilty in diploma mill scheme

Former Wis. inmate guilty in diploma mill scheme

diplomafraud June 29, 2012 0

A judge has found a former Wisconsin inmate guilty of running a diploma mill from behind bars. The state Justice Department says Winnebago County Circuit Judge Scott Woldt found 46-year-old Kenneth Shong guilty of one

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15 years on, varsity finds 2 got job on fake certificates

15 years on, varsity finds 2 got job on fake certificates

diplomafraud June 28, 2012 0

They worked for over 15 years at Panjab University (PU), resided in official accommodation on the campus, remained active in campus politics and also served at various capacities in employees' union, but authorities were

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Fake document maker held

Fake document maker held

diplomafraud June 28, 2012 0

Business of fake government document printing was unearthed by city police during a raid at a travel and cyber cafe unit at Udhna cross roads. The accused used to make fake documents against money. The

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Nuh: Teachers Using Fake Certificates Damages Student’s Souls

Nuh: Teachers Using Fake Certificates Damages Student’s Souls

diplomafraud June 27, 2012 0

Education and Cultural Minister Muhammad Nuh demanded on Saturday that education officials in East Java investigate claims that over 1000 teachers were issued fake diploma certificates. Nuh said that improperly certified teachers could be

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Measures Outlined to Prevent Use of Fake Diplomas

Measures Outlined to Prevent Use of Fake Diplomas

diplomafraud June 27, 2012 0

Six measures have been established to deal with the problem of falsified diplomas and other fake education-related certificates after many such documents have been found. Officials in charge of education and sports across the

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