A 24‑year‑old Pakistani physics graduate has died after her family paid millions of rupees to a man who falsely promised to secure her admission to Harvard University, Al Jazeera reported.
The young woman, who had recently completed a degree in physics, had long aspired to study at the Ivy League institution. According to the report, her family sought the help of a self‑styled education consultant who claimed he could guarantee her entry into Harvard.
Instead of delivering the promised admission, the consultant allegedly took a large sum of money from the family, later revealed to be a fraud. The family, hoping to fulfill their daughter’s academic dream, paid what they described as “millions” before discovering that the promises were false.
Following the financial loss, the graduate died. The article did not provide details on the cause of death or whether it was directly linked to the fraud, only noting that her death occurred after the family’s payment to the impostor.
The case underscores the growing problem of education‑related scams in Pakistan, where families often invest heavily in overseas study opportunities. Authorities are urged to investigate the fraud and to protect prospective students from similar deceitful schemes.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>