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French Scientist Fools Everyone for Years: 'Nobel Prize' He Won Turns Out to Be Fabricated

Summary by Algemeen Dagblad
A French scientist has been caught after years of pretending to present a prestigious international award. Politicians, ministers, and scientists all fell for it.

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French Scientist Fools Everyone for Years: 'Nobel Prize' He Won Turns Out to Be Fabricated

A French scientist has been caught after years of pretending to present a prestigious international award. Politicians, ministers, and scientists all fell for it.

·Amersfoort, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Professor's Incredibly Cruel Science Scam Exposed: Even Nobel Laureates and Ministers Were Fooled

The French professor is suspected of having boosted his career by creating a fictitious academic organization, in whose name he awarded himself a fictitious gold medal.

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T&T broke the news on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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