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▲ Click above to subscribe 点击上方蓝字关注我们 An international student has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to using forged documents to fraudulently secure a student visa, enrol in a PhD programme, and obtain multiple benefits, including housing, a Social Security card, and financial support. Mercy Ojedeji, a 24-year-old Nigerian man, admitted to submitting counterfeit academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a fake English proficiency report, and a falsified résumé to gain admission to the University of Missouri’s chemistry PhD programme in 2023. The documents also enabled him to obtain a student visa and a financial package worth over $49,000. Ojedeji later used the student visa to apply for a Social Security card, open a bank account, and rent an apartment with assistance from his partner. However, he failed to attend classes, take on teaching or research duties, or join a research group. He was removed from the programme in January 2024, leading to the t
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