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A man has been arrested in Cairo for operating an unlicensed educational institution and issuing fake academic certificates in a wide-ranging fraud scheme that targeted unsuspecting citizens, Egypt’s Ministry of Interior has confirmed.
Investigations conducted by the Anti-Money Laundering and Organized Crime Sector revealed that the suspect had established an unofficial educational entity offering diplomas and training courses across multiple disciplines.
Promising participants that the certificates would qualify them for jobs at leading companies and institutions, the accused allegedly collected substantial fees in exchange for credentials that held no official value.
“Information and investigations by the Anti-Money Laundering and Organized Crime Sector confirmed that an individual was operating an unlicensed educational entity in Cairo, defrauding citizens by granting them academic certificates, diplomas, and educational courses in various fields,” authorities stated.
“He also deceived them into believing that these certificates would enable them to work for major companies and institutions, contrary to the truth, in exchange for sums of money.”
After securing the necessary legal authorizations, law enforcement officers raided the premises of the entity and arrested the suspect.
During the operation, police recovered several blank academic certificates bearing the name of the institution, along with promotional materials used to market the fraudulent courses.
“Following the legalization of the procedures, he was arrested at the headquarters of the aforementioned entity, and in his possession were a set of blank academic certificates attributed to the entity, in addition to promotional publications.”
Legal proceedings have been initiated, and the suspect is expected to face charges related to fraud, forgery, and the operation of an unlicensed institution.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts by Egyptian authorities to crack down on educational fraud and protect citizens from deceptive schemes that exploit their hopes for better employment and professional advancement.
