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.
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