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Fake diploma scandal hits Warsaw prestigious university

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Le Monde
  • 3 Apr 2024 16:50
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The controversy has been labelled as a stain on the Polish political elite, as it exposes rampant nepotism within the country.

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  • In this May 25, 2018 photo, the communist era Palace of Culture and Science, foreground, is one of the many skycrapers in the city skyline, in Warsaw, Poland. (AP)
    In this May 25, 2018 photo, the communist era Palace of Culture and Science, foreground, is one of the many skyscrapers in the city skyline, in Warsaw, Poland. (AP)

A report by Le Monde on Wednesday said that the prestigious Collegium Humanum Management University in Warsaw has been thrust into the spotlight for its involvement in a corruption scandal.

The university, known for its programs in management, finance, and law, stands accused of engaging in illegal activities, including bribery and the issuance of fake master's degrees.

According to an investigation led by Poland's Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA), the agency uncovered a web of deceit and corruption within the institution.

Local media reports say that several influential figures, including district councilors and city mayors, are among the graduates implicated in the scandal.

The controversy has been labeled as a stain on the Polish political elite, as it exposes rampant nepotism within the country.

Read more: Poland's PM warns Europe has entered 'pre-war era'

At the center of the scandal is the alleged sale of MBA diplomas by Collegium Humanum, with reports suggesting that degrees were awarded after less than a semester of study.

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Holding an MBA has long been seen as a prerequisite for crucial positions within Polish public companies and local government, making the scandal all the more damning.

Among the notable figures linked to the university is Jacek Sutryk, the mayor of Wroclaw, who also serves on the supervisory boards of two municipal companies.

Reports indicate that Sutryk earns a substantial monthly salary, which adds further fuel to the controversy surrounding the university's practices.

The CBA has arrested seven individuals, including the university's founder and rector, in connection with the case. Another 30 individuals associated with Collegium Humanum have been indicted as part of the ongoing investigation.

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The scandal was facilitated by changes in legislation introduced by the Law and Justice party in 2017, which lowered the requirements for positions in public companies, opening the door for graduates with an MBA to occupy influential roles.

In response to the revelations, the mayor of Warsaw announced that City Hall would be conducting an audit of individuals serving on supervisory bodies and governing bodies of municipal companies.

Those found to hold degrees from Collegium Humanum may be required to sit a state exam to retain their positions.

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