A scandal with fake diplomas for Ukrainians is gaining publicity in Poland
8 May 16:20
The former vice-rector of the Polish private university Collegium Humanum, a citizen of Ukraine, Taras G., is suspected of involvement in a large-scale scam involving the issuance of fake diplomas, a significant part of which was issued to Ukrainian citizens. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to Polish media.
The man was detained on May 3 on the Ukrainian-Polish border as a result of a joint operation by the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) and the Polish Border Guard. According to the Polish media, Taras G. is a key figure in the case of an organized criminal group that was engaged in the production and sale of fake diplomas and certificates of completion.
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Scope of the activity
According to the investigation, the group issued at least 2,405 fake educational documents, mostly to Ukrainians. The total profit from this activity, according to law enforcement, exceeded 850 thousand euros. For each fake diploma, Taras G. received about 80 euros. points out that the numbers do not add up in this arithmetic, but this is the data disseminated by the Polish media.
The man has already been charged with five counts, including participation in an organized criminal group, forgery, and obtaining undue advantage. The Katowice court ordered the suspect’s temporary arrest for three months, justifying it by the risk of flight and lack of permanent residence in Poland.
Resonance
The scandal surrounding Collegium Humanum has gained wide publicity in Poland. The investigation currently involves 64 suspects and includes 347 charges. It is known that the university, founded in 2018, offered accelerated MBA programs, which were often used to legalize appointments to executive positions in state-owned companies without a real educational process.
This case caused a wave of criticism against the university and led to discussions about the possibility of canceling the recognition of Collegium Humanum diplomas in the public sector. The Polish government has also started talking about the need for changes in the legislation governing access to public office through educational qualifications.
Polish journalists note that the case may have an international dimension due to the significant number of Ukrainians among the recipients of fake diplomas. Investigative actions are currently underway, and the university refuses to comment on the allegations.
