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The newspaper said most of the students under scrutiny are believed to be at franchised universities - small colleges paid to provide courses for established universities.
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Newspaper said most students under scrutiny are believed to be at franchised universities
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM (6 months ago)
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy87zjn97epo
The Education Secretary is investigating reports of student loan fraud, where individuals allegedly enroll in courses solely to access loans. The Public Sector Fraud Authority is coordinating the government's response, with concerns raised about franchised universities and potential organized recruitment of Romanian nationals.
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