Higher Education Reports Credential Forgery to Courts
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research confirmed that it continues its efforts to verify the authenticity and validity of academic qualifications, with suspicious cases being referred to the judiciary. In 2025, a total of 178,600 requests for qualification verification were handled, increasing to 253,000 by September 2026. The Ministry emphasized the importance of protecting the credibility of certificates and strengthening trust in competencies, with penalties of up to three years in prison and fines of up to 30,000 dirhams for forgers. Additionally, federal legislation mandates up to 10 years of imprisonment for counterfeiters of official documents.
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