Editorial | Cabal of frauds
Summary
Nepali students are being deceived by fraudulent education consultancies enrolling them in fake universities in the UAE and other countries, paying large sums for non-existent institutions.
Key Points
- Nepali students have been defrauded by fake universities operating from the UAE, which are actually small training centers.
- Similar scams have occurred before in St Lucia, Malaysia, and the UK, leaving hundreds of Nepali students stranded.
- Education consultancies in Nepal benefit financially from commissions and often neglect the legitimacy of foreign institutions.
- The article calls for strict regulation, monitoring of consultancies, and harsh punishments to protect Nepali students from such scams.