The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has uncovered a wide-ranging fraud scheme allegedly masterminded by one of its postgraduate students, Frank Anderson, leading to his expulsion and ongoing legal proceedings.
In an official statement, the university disclosed that Anderson, an MPhil student in the Department of Special Education, was involved in multiple cases of admission fraud, certificate forgery, and the falsification of academic records.
“Mr. Frank Anderson has been withdrawn from his current programme of study at UEW,” the statement read. The university added that legal action is underway against him for “extortion, falsifying university documents, and issuing fraudulent admission letters.”
Investigations by UEW identified Anderson as the ringleader of a network that targeted prospective students with promises to alter academic grades, resolve incomplete grade (IC) issues, and secure so-called “Protocol Admissions” for fees ranging from GHS 1,000 to GHS 3,000. His operations reportedly spanned Suhum, Mangoase, Nsawam, and Winneba.
Although the syndicate did not succeed in breaching UEW’s official grading system, OSIS 2, they produced fake PDF versions of student results and forged WASSCE certificates to facilitate fraudulent admissions.
The university has since revoked the admissions of all students found to have entered through these illegal means, and students who paid to have their grades altered have also been withdrawn.
Anderson is currently in custody and facing trial at the Winneba High Court for related offences. UEW stressed that he acted independently and without any authorisation from the university.
Reaffirming its commitment to academic integrity, the university stated: “The University of Education, Winneba upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and does not condone fraudulent activities. We will continue to pursue and implement robust measures against such misconduct.”
Management further assured the public of its collaboration with law enforcement to ensure all individuals involved face “the full consequences of the law.”
