Operation Varsity Blues

Operation Varsity Blues was a large-scale scandal in 2019 involving high-profile individuals, including celebrities and wealthy parents, who used bribery and fraud to secure students' admission to elite colleges. The scheme included fake athletic credentials and falsified test scores, undermining the fairness of college admissions. Prosecutors charged dozens with conspiracy, highlighting systemic inequalities and the influence of wealth and connections in education opportunities. The operation drew widespread attention to the corrupt practices that can distort merit-based admissions processes in competitive higher education.