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Claim Text: OfS chief executive Susan Lapworth said the "sharp practices" alleged in the Sunday Times investigation were "entirely unacceptable" and "represent shocking misuse of public funding".
Simplified Text: OfS chief executive Susan Lapworth said sharp practices alleged in Sunday Times investigation were entirely unacceptable and represent shocking misuse of public funding
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Claim Maker: Susan Lapworth
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Susan Lapworth", "source": "Sunday Times", "organization": "Office for Students (OfS)" }
Subject Tags: Finance Investigation
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM (6 months ago)

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Education secretary probes student loan fraud allegations

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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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