A PhD by Deception: The Dark Side of Academic Ambition A recent case in Hong Kong has highlighted the exploitation of academic credentials for personal gain.
Li Zuer, a 31 year old woman, forged a reference letter from a former teaching staff member at EdU's doctoral programme to secure admission.
The particulars of the case are striking in their audacity: despite repeatedly failing to secure a place, Li enlisted an agent to rewrite a reference letter.