Police nab consultancy operators behind UAE study scam
Summary
Nepal Police arrested six consultancy operators involved in defrauding students by sending them to unaccredited institutions in the UAE, prompting protests and demands for justice from affected students.
Key Points
- Nepal Police arrested six consultancy owners and managers accused of fraudulently sending students to unaccredited UAE institutions.
- Students were duped with false claims about affiliations with European universities and faced financial losses between Rs800,000 and Rs2.2 million each.
- Students returned from the UAE after finding colleges unrecognized by the Commission for Academic Accreditation and protested for refunds and justice.
- The education ministry has ceased issuing No Objection Certificates to non-accredited institutions but has taken limited action otherwise.
