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  • Newspaper

    CHED urged to address problem of diploma mills victimizing teachers

    Philippines

    Press

    Victoria Tulad - ABC News

    Senators urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to closely monitor diploma mills offering unaccredited graduate programs after around 100 teachers in Palawan reportedly paid for online courses that were later not recognized. The school involved allegedly offered an unauthorized extension program and is now under investigation. Officials encouraged teachers to verify programs through the Philippine Teacher Education Registry (PhilTER) database, while CHED also acknowledged staffing shortages in regional offices that make monitoring difficult.

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    Australia flags rising student visa fraud and warns universities on document checks

    Australia

    Press

    Lubna Kably - Times of India

    The Australian Department of Home Affairs has published a new Student Visa Integrity Alert in response to multiple cases of applicants attempting to enrol in university programmes with fake passports, enrolment certificates or exam results. While higher education institutions are dependent on incoming international students, the Department warns that admitting students based on fraudulent documents can undermine trust in Australia’s academic programmes.

  • Newspaper

    Mounting admissions fraud cases are threat to Hong Kong HE

    Hong Kong China

    Press

    Yojana Sharma - University World News

    Hong Kong universities face a growing challenge of admissions fraud, with police receiving 126 reports of allegedly fraudulent academic qualifications in just the first seven months of 2025. Universities reported rejecting several hundred applications suspected of falsified credentials. Authorities are introducing AI-assisted verification, rigorous checks, and anti-fraud training to safeguard higher education integrity.

  • Newspaper

    University wrongly accuses students of using artificial intelligence to cheat

    Australia

    Press

    Julia Bergin -

    An Australian university accused nearly 6,000 students of academic misconduct in 2024, mostly for alleged unauthorized use of artificial intelligence in assignments. About one-quarter of referrals were dismissed, with some students waiting months for clearance. The university has since introduced training on ethical AI use for staff and students.

  • Newspaper

    White paper on Education Ministry corruption to be unveiled

    Bangladesh

    Press

    - Daily Sun Report

    The Bangladeshi government plans to publish a white paper reviewing irregularities in the Ministry of Education during the previous administration. The document will cover teacher recruitment issues, grade inflation, politically influenced school listings, and infrastructure spending concerns. Current initiatives include forming a committee to appoint university leaders to improve governance and transparency.

  • Newspaper

    AKTU to award 50K degrees using blockchain technology

    India

    Press

    - Times of India

    Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) will award around 50,000 engineering and management degrees using blockchain technology. The system enhances security, prevents fraud, and streamlines degree issuance, supporting institutional credibility and student trust, and allows secure access to print, and validate degrees.

  • Newspaper

    UP board to crack down on age fraud in high school exams

    India

    Press

    HT Correspondent , Prayagraj - Hindustan Times

    The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP) Board is enhancing efforts against age fraud in High School exams, especially in sports. It plans stronger safeguards, integrating Aadhaar and a 12-digit unique student identifier (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry - APAAR), part of the National Education Policy 2020's 'One Nation, One Student ID' initiative. This aims to secure registration, ensure data authenticity, and minimize fraud.

  • Newspaper

    Online education fraud a major concern for 50% of students

    India

    Press

    - Millennium Post

    A recent survey of 90,000 students revealed that 50% double-check that online education providers are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). This highlights growing concerns among prospective students about potential fraudulent practices, including payment security and degree validity. In response, the UGC has prohibited certain disciplines, such as law and engineering, from being offered online to uphold educational standards.

  • Newspaper

    Sindh orders special audit of educational boards amid corruption allegations

    Pakistan

    Press

    News Desk - The Express Tribune

    In Pakistan, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for a special audit of all educational boards across the province amid concerns over financial irregularities and corruption in the marking system. Reports have surfaced of students receiving high marks in exchange for money, contributing to a decline in educational quality. Meanwhile, the Sindh government has made intermediate education free, allocating ₹2 billion annually to cover examination fees.

  • Newspaper

    BSAC alleges corruption at Balochistan Education Board and demands investigation

    Pakistan

    Press

    - The Balochistan Post

    In Pakistan, the Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) has accused the Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BBISE) of corrupt practices and exam result manipulation. The BBISE has allegedly been involved in bribery and political favoritism, leading to unfair exam outcomes and forged certificates. This case underscores how corruption within educational institutions can normalize unethical conduct. A BSAC representative has called for an immediate inquiry into the board and urgent reforms to hold those responsible accountable.

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