A raid conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research at an educational institution has revealed widespread diploma fraud. Since its launch in December, the Fosika operation has received nearly 200 reports of fake diplomas on its platform. "Anyone can file a complaint, provided they submit evidence," a ministry source stated.
The operation aims to clean up the higher education and scientific research sector and combat corruption and illegal activities. As part of this effort, around ten universities have been suspended. "They received a cease-and-desist order and are completely prohibited from operating or enrolling students," the source explained.
To resume operations, suspended universities must regularize their status by submitting an accreditation application. "The file is then examined. We contact the institution if corrections are needed, until we reach a final version. A field inspection is then conducted and the corresponding report is attached to the institution's file," the source said.
Once this stage is complete, the entire file is integrated into the platform. Each institution has its own login credentials, allowing it to track the progress of its file in real time.
All files will then be submitted to a group of 40 experts for examination. Final validation will take place from September 21-25, with the official list of accredited institutions to be published in October.