Allegations of financial irregularities have emerged in Badin over the use of funds allocated under Sindh's School Specific Budget, with local sources claiming fake bills worth millions of rupees are being processed through the alleged collusion of vendors, treasury officials and Education Department personnel. Residents allege that forged documents and bogus vendor companies are being used to secure payments despite no actual purchases being made in some schools.

The Education Labour Relations Council’s verification exercise found over 22,000 mismatched employee records in provincial education departments, raising concerns about possible ghost teachers on government payrolls. The investigation covered more than 21,000 schools, 11.7 million learners, and over 407,000 education staff, while also identifying more than 610,000 undocumented students. Four workstreams were created to improve payroll systems, learner documentation, foreign national compliance, and school infrastructure.

Indian authorities have uncovered a major academic fraud network, seizing nearly 100,000 fake degree certificates linked to 28 universities. Investigators say forged credentials may have been used in US visa applications, raising concerns about the verification of foreign academic qualifications. Officials reportedly recovered counterfeit university seals, fabricated transcripts, and forged certificates spanning professional fields including engineering, medicine, and nursing.

The Human Resources Module of the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) has been introduced to enhance human resource management and administrative efficiency within the education sector in Sri Lanka. While provincial education authorities previously operated separate information systems, the new platform will integrate data from both national and provincial schools. It will enhance digital learning, assessments, and access to quality resources while supporting teachers and improving transparency.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced stricter rules to prevent plagiarism and misuse of AI tools in doctoral research across India. Penalties for plagiarism will depend on the extent of copied content: scholars with 10–40% plagiarism must revise their thesis, those with 40–60% face a one-year submission ban, and cases above 60% may lead to cancellation of PhD registration. Supervisors may also face disciplinary action for failing to ensure research originality. The UGC has further mandated that all PhD theses be uploaded to the Shodhganga repository to improve transparency.

Germany is developing a new research security framework to protect sensitive academic knowledge from misuse while maintaining international collaboration. A proposed National Platform for Research Security will coordinate universities, government agencies, and security bodies, though concerns remain about politicization and funding. Universities are expected to strengthen existing systems, appoint research security coordinators, and build a culture of risk awareness.

The interim President of the United Methodist University (UMU) announced a new QR code security feature on UMU degrees to combat academic fraud. Introduced during the university's 21st graduation, the QR codes allow employers and institutions to verify graduates' information by scanning the degree. The initiative follows cases of fake UMU degrees being used, including one that helped an individual obtain a government job.

The meeting on the “Development of a Strategic Plan for Anti-Corruption Education in the Republic of Serbia” gathered participants from Serbian institutions, educational organizations, youth sectors, and UNODC and emphasized the importance of integrating integrity, transparency, and accountability values into education at all levels. The meeting highlighted the need for a comprehensive Strategic Plan with clear activities, timelines, resources, and funding. Key priorities include improving curricula, developing teaching materials, training educators, conducting research, and involving young people in promoting a culture of integrity.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has warned universities, colleges, examination bodies, and professional regulators to strengthen verification systems to prevent the use of forged academic certificates by individuals seeking elective office. The commission said it will continue prosecuting those who obtain public positions through fake qualifications and recover benefits gained through academic fraud. EACC also urged county assemblies to strengthen oversight and fight corruption, especially conflicts of interest in procurement and staff recruitment.

Nigeria is facing a growing academic fraud crisis involving exam cheating, certificate forgery, and corruption within universities. Technology has intensified the problem, with thousands of cases of AI-assisted impersonation, biometric manipulation, and abnormal exam results reported. Authorities are responding with stronger monitoring systems, such as digital verification tools, but experts warn that technology alone is not enough and call for ethical reforms and better education standards.