The University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has expelled Frank Anderson, an MPhil student from the Department of Special Education, for his involvement in a string of fraudulent activities, including fake admissions, forged certificates, and falsified academic records.
In a statement issued by the university’s management, a comprehensive investigation revealed that Anderson solicited money in exchange for falsified grades and fake admission letters.
“Mr. Frank Anderson has been withdrawn from his current programme of study at UEW. The university is actively pursuing legal action against him for extortion, falsification of official documents, and issuing fraudulent admission letters.
“Students found to have paid to alter their grades have also been withdrawn from the university. All individuals identified as having gained admission through fraudulent means will have their admissions revoked,” the statement noted.
UEW further disclosed that Anderson is currently serving a jail sentence for similar offenses.
“Investigations revealed that Mr. Anderson misrepresented himself as someone who could manipulate grades, resolve IC grades, and secure “Protocol Admissions” for a fee ranging from GH₵1,000 to GH₵ 3,000.
“Despite their attempts, there was no evidence that they accessed UEW’s official grading system (OSIS 2) to alter results. Instead, they created falsified PDF versions of students’ results and fabricated WASSCE certificates to facilitate fraudulent admissions. Mr Anderson and his accomplices primarily operated within the Suhum, Mangoase, Nsawam, and Winneba areas. Mr. Anderson is currently in jail for similar offences and remains on trial at the Winneba High Court”, it added.
The university further reaffirmed its zero tolerance for academic dishonesty and assured the public that it is collaborating with the police to ensure that all those involved face full legal consequences.
Read the full statement below:
