They became senior managers with fake diplomas

The indictment also stated that Abdullah Volkan Uçak, the suspect who introduced himself as a "psychologist" and staged scenarios, had repeatedly inquired about higher education diplomas using a mobile internet connection connected to a GSM line registered to Alfa Psychological Consultancy Limited Company, owned by Uçak. It was alleged that Uçak had previously run a carpet cleaning company in Adana and introduced himself to his circle as the "President of the Adana Carpet Cleaners Association."

Uçak, however, stated that he completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at an institution called International Dublin University. However, research has revealed that this university is not officially recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), and its graduates are not granted any academic equivalence in Türkiye. Despite the word "Dublin" in its name, International Dublin University has no affiliation with Trinity College Dublin or University College Dublin, Ireland's established higher education institutions.

In the photo: Abdullah Volkan Uçak

763 people were identified

Following the investigation's public outreach, online searches conducted on LinkedIn alone identified at least 763 individuals claiming to be graduates of Dublin International University. A significant number of these individuals, particularly those who completed their master's and doctoral degrees through the institution, were found. It was noteworthy that the vast majority of individuals who declared themselves graduates clearly stated in their profiles that they worked in various fields, with titles such as psychologist, clinical psychologist, family counselor, educational consultant, human resources manager, logistics director, and sales manager. These individuals also included senior managers in private banks, those with administrative responsibilities in healthcare institutions, and those working in private consulting centers.