How much money did the student try to scam from university applicants?

The student attempted to defraud international university applicants of up to £500,000.

What was the student jailed for?

The student was jailed for four and a half years for fraud and 12 months for money laundering.

How did the student gain access to applicant data for the scam?

The student exploited data stolen from Lancaster University's internal computer system in 2018.

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Student Jailed for £500k University Scam

10 Feb

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Summary

Student jailed for attempting to defraud 200+ international applicants.
Fraudulent scheme aimed to illicitly gain up to £500,000.
Scammer used hacked university data for fraudulent demands.

Student Jailed for £500k University Scam

A student has received a prison sentence for orchestrating a large-scale fraud targeting international applicants to UK universities. Sibtain Hussain, 32, was jailed for four and a half years for fraud and an additional 12 months for money laundering.

Hussain attempted to defraud over 200 individuals, demanding payments for fabricated financial capability, student services, and accommodation deposits. The scam carried a potential value of up to £500,000.

The fraudster exploited data stolen from Lancaster University's computer system in 2018, using it to target applicants. He created numerous fake identities and accounts to conceal his activities.