On Tuesday 7 July 2026, Luxembourg's Ministry of Research and Higher Education issued a statement following searches carried out at its premises as part of the judicial investigation into alleged immigration fraud, clarifying that no members of its staff have been charged.
The statement followed judicial operations conducted earlier that day by the Luxembourg Public Prosecutor's Office.
According to the ministry, the searches did not concern any of its civil servants, employees or other members of staff.
During the operation, the judicial police seized two case files containing indications that forged diplomas had been submitted as part of applications falling within the ministry's remit.
The ministry explained that it regularly encounters attempts at document fraud, particularly involving forged diplomas or falsified documents. It added that all applications are subject to systematic checks and that any serious indications of forgery are routinely reported to the prosecutor's office.
The ministry also reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards document fraud and said it is cooperating fully with the judicial authorities by providing all information relevant to the investigation.
It added that it will continue to apply strict verification procedures and work closely with the competent authorities to safeguard the integrity of administrative processes and combat all forms of fraud.
