Who committed the crime against Sofonie Dala in the UK? Understand what happened step by step
Ref: Request for Urgent Action and Reporting of Serious Crimes Committed by the University of York
Dear all,
I am writing to urgently request your support in forwarding and reporting a series of extremely serious criminal actions carried out by the University of York against me, a Chevening Scholar.
I denounce the University of York for the following offences:
Racism and targeted discrimination
Academic and visa fraud
Accommodation fraud (despite full payment)
Invasion of privacy (including illegal surveillance)
Defamation and falsification of documents
Theft and attempted cancellation of legally valid sponsorship and financial entitlements
I respectfully ask that you report this matter to the police and support the process of holding all individuals involved accountable. These crimes have been escalating since I received my official offer letter in March 2024, and I will now outline the sequence of events and key evidence, step by step.
Key Timeline and Criminal Allegations:
March 2024 – Offer Letter and Regional Scholarship Theft
Upon receiving my offer, I was entitled to the Regional Scholarship, offered to international students. However, University staff falsely claimed I submitted a bank statement with a large balance to justify denying me this scholarship worth over £9,000. This was fraudulent and fabricated. When I raised a formal complaint, the persecution began.
Late 2024 – Visa Fraud and Defamation
The International Office spread false information claiming my visa would expire in December 2024, despite my visa being valid far beyond that. This misinformation cost me several opportunities.
Simultaneously, I experienced severe racial discrimination and academic fraud within the Department of Education. This included:
Falsification of exam and coursework results
Fabricated assessments and manipulation of records
Hostile behaviour in classrooms based on racial prejudice
Late 2024 – Filing Complaints and Retaliation
When I began submitting formal complaints, the Department of Education team—led by Jeremy Aires and Paula Mountford—coordinated mass retaliation. This included:
Invasion of my university accommodation, tampering with my personal items while I was away
Unlawfully Removed me from the system in the beginning of March, later demanded to cancel my CAS
Installation of hidden microphones and cameras
Spreading lies and fake narratives in an attempt to discredit me
Early 2025 – Fake Medical Record and Visa Cancellation Attempt
After successfully completing my first semester and submitting all exams, I requested a department transfer. In response, they removed my student status from the system before the transfer could be completed. To cover this, they fabricated a fake medical report alleging I was mentally unwell and incapable of study.
This false document was generated by Shannon Oates (Student Support) and misused by Jenny Watherpoon, who created a fraudulent letter claiming I voluntarily requested a leave of absence until September 2026. I never made such a request. This lie directly resulted in the cancellation of my CAS, endangering my scholarship and immigration status.
May 2025 – Stipend Theft and Accommodation Harassment
As of today, I have not received my Chevening stipend for May, although all other scholars were paid over a week ago. Meanwhile, university agents attempted to evict me from my accommodation by changing the locks, despite my fees being fully paid.
They are actively spreading defamatory claims using forged documents in an attempt to justify these actions and force me out of the country. This is a targeted racial and financial persecution designed to steal money from Black students while denying them education.
My Current Legal Status
I am still a registered Chevening Scholar, and the university’s only responsibility is to honour my scholarship terms.
My visa is valid until 2026 and the Home Office confirms that I am now affiliated under Associate Student (SITS Override) status from 25 March 2025 to 25 March 2026.
This means I am no longer under the Department of Education, and they have no authority to interfere in my affairs.
Request for Your Immediate Help
I am a victim of institutional crime and targeted persecution. I now request that you:
Report these crimes to the police and the appropriate authorities on my behalf.
Help ensure legal action is taken against those involved in these acts of fraud, defamation, and abuse.
Support my right to:
Receive my unpaid stipend
Be refunded 50% of the £23,900 tuition fee I paid under false pretences
Resume my academic progress or be transferred to a department free of discrimination
I will attach here a set of evidence and emails that outline these incidents in chronological detail.
I am trusting in your integrity to help ensure that these crimes are fully investigated and prosecuted.
Dearest in mind, once again I am writing to request your urgent assistance in reporting and escalating a serious case involving the University of York, where I am currently enrolled as a Chevening Scholar. I have been the target of persistent and escalating misconduct, including racism, academic fraud, defamation, harassment, and surveillance, which have significantly compromised my academic journey, wellbeing, and legal standing in the UK.
Despite numerous attempts to report these incidents internally through university channels, my complaints have either been ignored, mishandled, or suppressed. What began as academic disagreements quickly escalated into what I now believe to be a coordinated effort to silence, discredit, and remove me from my programme.
Some of the most serious allegations include:
Falsification of academic records and assessment procedures.
Theft of regional funds available to all international students.
Invasion of privacy and unauthorized surveillance.
Attempts to damage my credibility through defamatory claims to my sponsors and immigration authorities.
Obstruction of my visa sponsorship and funding.
Racism, retaliation, and targeted harassment due to my background and advocacy efforts.
These actions have not only affected my studies and mental health but also placed my Chevening scholarship and legal residency at risk. Given the gravity of these matters and the university’s failure to respond appropriately, I am now preparing to report this case to the police and other relevant bodies including the EHRC and legal aid organisations.
Given your knowledge of my situation and professional standing, I kindly ask for your support in helping me forward this report to the proper authorities. Your assistance would lend credibility and urgency to this matter and may help ensure that it receives the attention it urgently requires.
If you are willing, I would be grateful if you could:
Forward my formal report to the appropriate individuals or departments within the authorities.
Support me in identifying the best channels to report institutional misconduct of this magnitude.
Provide any relevant advice or guidance based on your experience.
I am sincerely grateful for any assistance you can offer during this incredibly difficult time.
URGENT REQUEST FOR SUPPORT – Illegal Visa Sponsorship Withdrawal & Human Rights Violations at the University of York
As mentioned above, I am writing to request urgent intervention and support following a series of unlawful actions, academic fraud, racial discrimination, and the illegal withdrawal of my visa sponsorship by the University of York. I am a Chevening Scholar from Angola currently enrolled in a one-year Master’s degree in Environmental Sustainability, Education and Communication (2024/2025) at the University of York, fully funded by the UK Government.
Despite my academic dedication and community engagement (including volunteer work with environmental organisations in the UK), my educational journey has been deliberately derailed. I respectfully ask for your immediate support in facilitating my transfer to a safe academic institution where I can complete my degree and graduate this summer, and for your assistance in escalating this matter to the police and relevant parliamentary bodies overseeing higher education and international student rights.
Key Issues of Concern
1. Academic Fraud and Misrepresentation
Upon applying from Angola, I was informed that the course was a joint programme between the Departments of Education and Environment & Geography. However, upon arrival, I found the departments in conflict.
I was placed in the Department of Education—entirely irrelevant to my environmental specialisation—where teaching staff lacked the necessary expertise.
Before the academic year even began (September 2024), I found modules mysteriously disappearing from my student portal (VLE), raising early red flags of academic misconduct.
2. Systematic Discrimination and Retaliation
Throughout my studies, I experienced blatant racial bias, fabricated exams, omissions of my submissions, discriminatory feedback, fake medical reports, and falsified grades.
Despite successfully completing my first semester with distinction, my request to transfer to the Environment and Geography department was denied.
Instead, the University retaliated by initiating a fabricated “Support to Study” process, and ultimately revoked my visa sponsorship (CAS) with no due process.
3. Illegal Visa Sponsorship Withdrawal
On 25 March 2025, I received a threatening email stating that my CAS sponsorship had been withdrawn on 21 March 2025 by the University of York.
The University falsely claimed I had requested a Leave of Absence (LOA), which I did not. This fabricated LOA was then used as a pretext to cancel my visa.
This is a gross abuse of UK immigration policy and a tool used to silence my whistleblowing on institutional misconduct.
4. Harassment and Privacy Violations
I have endured disturbing and invasive behaviour including:
Unauthorized entry into my accommodation, tampering with personal items, and even removal of intimate clothing.
Surveillance on campus and in the city by staff and students; email interception, manipulation of academic platforms, and cyber harassment.
Fabrication of false medical diagnoses used to justify a fake LOA and defame my character as mentally unfit—an offensive and medically unverified claim.
5. Institutional Failure to Act
Repeated complaints to the University’s internal complaints team were met with delay, indifference, or outright cover-up.
The very departments meant to uphold academic integrity and student welfare appear complicit, with no protective mechanisms implemented despite serious and repeated breaches.
The Vice Chancellor is aware of the situation, but even his authority seems to have been undermined by the entrenched culture of impunity.
What I Am Requesting from You
As my elected Member of Parliament and someone I personally met and trust, I respectfully seek your urgent advocacy and intervention on the following:
Escalate my case to the UKVI for immediate investigation into the University of York’s visa sponsorship practices and academic misconduct.
Support my reinstatement of a CAS number and student visa, enabling me to remain in the UK and complete my education.
Assist in my urgent transfer to a safe academic institution where I can continue my Chevening-funded program and graduate this summer.
Ensure accountability for those involved in academic, immigration, and privacy violations.
Push for a review of “Support to Study” policies, which are currently being abused as tools for silencing, deportation, and retaliation against international students.
List of Key Individuals Involved in Misconduct
The following staff members directly contributed to or facilitated acts of academic, administrative, and immigration misconduct. These individuals played direct roles in various forms of fraud, abuse of power, discrimination, and harassment:
Dr. Jeremy Airey – Deputy Head of Department
Misconduct: Rebellion, unauthorized surveillance, unlawful removal from the Department of Education, abuse, fraud, harassment, defamation, abuse of power, persecution, and privacy invasion.
Prof. Paula Mountford – PGT Education Pathway Director
Misconduct: Abuse, academic fraud, harassment, false statements, abuse of power, issues about student intellectual property, persecution, and privacy invasion.
Dr. Reva Yunus – Deputy Pathway Director
Misconduct: Racism, discrimination, fraud, harassment, defamation, abuse of power, and persecution.
Prof. Liz Thomas
Misconduct: Fabricated ungraded exam results in November 2024, which compromised final grades.
Dr. Naomi Holmes – Supervisor
Misconduct: Omission of assessments, falsification of records, and other dishonest actions including unjust exclusion.
Dr. Sally Hancock – Chair of Board of Studies
Misconduct: Facilitated academic fraud and failed to uphold fair process.
Jen Wotherspoon – Deputy Director, Student Administration
Misconduct: Imposed an illegal Leave of Absence (LOA), engaged in defiance of the official complaint procedure, abused authority, collaborated with the Department of Education to obstruct investigations, and unlawfully canceled the academic year.
Shannon Oates – Deputy, Student Support / open door
Misconduct: Multiple counts of fraud, intimidation, racial bias, falsification of medical documents to justify the illegal LOA, and significant psychological harm. Never provided any student support and started cutting all my benefits
James Lamont – Academic Tutor
Misconduct: Multiple academic misconduct, Cybercrime and unjust academic interference.
Joanne Richmond – Visa Compliance
Misconduct: Involvement in unlawful withdrawal of visa sponsorship.
Jenny Gonzales Hogg – International Office
Misconduct: Participated in visa-related persecution in 2024, causing significant harm.
Louise Saunderson – International Office
Misconduct: Complicity in immigration-related fraud.
Joanna Meier – Accommodation Office
Misconduct: Involvement in persecution, housing-related abuses, and violation of privacy.
Claire Anderson – Accommodation Office
Misconduct: Persecution and privacy invasion in accommodation settings.
Jonny Exon – Accommodation Office
Misconduct: Participation in accommodation-related fraud.
Jessica – International Office
Misconduct: Engaged in visa fraud and persecution since 2024.
Daisy Bowen, Kirsty Hanson, Kirsty Lingstadt, Martin Crosby, Jan Ball-Smith, Jenny Pollard, Tim Doheny-Adam's (and others)
Misconduct: Enabled or facilitated misconduct through the misuse of authority.
18. Rebbeca Caldel - serious academic misconduct on Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)I lost the access to VLE short after I submitted the exams.
Complaint from July.I am writing to lodge a formal and urgent complaint against two staff members of the University of York: Ms. Becca Calder and Mr. James Lamont, for serious professional misconduct, breach of boundaries, and violation of a restraining order I have repeatedly requested.
Despite my clear and consistent requests for no further contact from Ms. Calder and Mr. Lamont, I recently received unsolicited and inappropriate communications from both. These include irrelevant feedback links and academic materials which are not applicable to my current academic standing. Mr. Lamont is no longer my academic tutor, nor do I belong to the Department of Education, which unlawfully removed me from its system without justification. I no longer have access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), and my academic status should reflect the completion of all required assessments.
To be clear:
I have submitted all my required assignments and exams by June 2025.
I have no outstanding academic debts.
My program of study is a one-year Master's program running from September 2024 to September 2025.
The conduct of staff in the Department of Education, particularly Ms. Liz Thomas, has directly undermined my academic progression. In November 2024, Ms. Thomas fabricated an unauthorized exam that was never graded. This constitutes a serious academic violation for which she must be held accountable. Instead of resolving this, the department appears to be engaging in a coordinated pattern of harassment, misinformation, and retaliation.
Additionally, Ms. Becca Calder—an undergraduate administrator in the Department of Politics—has no formal or academic relationship with me. It is my understanding that she was introduced into my case by Paula Mountford and Jeremy Aires in an attempt to sever my academic relationship with the Department of Environment and Geography and unlawfully transfer me to the Department of Politics. This was done without my consent and against all academic procedures.
The recent unsolicited emails from Ms. Calder and Mr. Lamont represent a continuation of defamation and unlawful interference. These individuals have been spreading misinformation across university systems, falsely suggesting that I must retake exams or complete tasks that are neither valid nor relevant to my course. This appears to be a deliberate attempt to prevent my graduation.
I request the following actions be taken immediately:
A full investigation into the misconduct and boundary violations committed by Ms. Becca Calder, Mr. James Lamont, and Ms. Liz Thomas.
An immediate cessation of all communications from these individuals.
A formal acknowledgment that I have completed all academic requirements for my Master's degree.
Disciplinary action against those found to have engaged in defamation, academic fraud, or harassment.
Restoration of access to my academic records and formal clearance for graduation.
Zoe Handley, Chair of the Board of Examiners
REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION OF GRADE FABRICATION, RESCALING MISCONDUCT AND ACADEMIC HARM
I am writing to submit a formal and urgent complaint regarding serious irregularities in the marking, rescaling, and handling of my exam results for the 3 modules one of them (2024/5 – EDU00120M – Act! Environmental Education for Political Participation) came with negative mark.
What occurred in this case is not only academically unjustifiable, but also a direct violation of assessment integrity, transparency policies, and my rights as a student.
1. A Distinction Changed to a Fail Is Not Normal and Must Be Investigated
I originally achieved a positive result, meeting the standard for a Distinction in this module. This is consistent with my academic performance and with my strong confidence in the exam I submitted.
However, my distinction was later replaced with a fabricated failing mark of 33, without:
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any written explanation of the errors that supposedly justified the downgrade,
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any documented moderation,
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or any evidence of approval by an exam board.
A rescaling that transforms a distinction into a failing grade is academically impossible and must be investigated.
The rescaling bands provided to students by the Chair of the Board of Examiners, Dr. Zoe Handley, confirm that:
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70–79% becomes 66–72
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80–89% becomes 73–78
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90–100% becomes 79–100
Under no circumstances can a distinction be rescaled to 33.
Therefore, the failing mark I received did not come from rescaling; it was replaced.
This constitutes a breach of academic integrity and professional conduct.
2. The Explanation Provided by Zoe Handley Is Inconsistent and Does Not Justify My Grade
Dr. Handley issued a generic mass explanation about rescaling, but her message:
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did not address my individual score,
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did not explain how my percentage allegedly produced below 50,
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did not provide my original script or percentage,
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and did not justify the drastic alteration of my result.
Her explanation described the class average but failed to respond to the fraudulent manipulation of my personal mark.
Her justification is mathematically incompatible with the result I received.
This confirms that my fail was not the product of rescaling, but rather an improper, undocumented alteration made after the exam was graded.
3. Evidence of Cyber Interference and Deadline Manipulation
It must also be noted that I was a victim of cyber interference involving this same exam. The official submission deadline was 12:00, but after I submitted my work, someone within the department altered the deadline to 11:00, causing me to receive late penalties that further harmed my grade.
This change is documented in the system timestamps.
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No explanation was provided.
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No opportunity to appeal was given.
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No transparency was offered.
This alone constitutes serious misconduct — altering deadlines after submission is unacceptable in any academic institution.
Final Remarks
Dear all, I am reaching out not just as a constituent or a student, but as a human being facing institutional persecution. I have done nothing to deserve this treatment. I have abided by all UK laws, excelled in my studies, and contributed to British society. My only “offence” was demanding academic fairness and integrity.
I am confident that with your support and leadership, we can rectify this grave injustice—not just for me, but for all international students who may be suffering in silence.
Please let me know if we can arrange a meeting or if you need any additional documentation from my side. I am available at your earliest convenience.
With sincere respect and urgency,
Yours faithfully,
Sofonie Dala
Chevening Scholar – University of York
QUESTION
If an international student in the UK breaches immigration rules, they are immediately warned and threatened with severe consequences. But what happens when the very UK migration authorities entrusted to uphold the law are the ones who commit injustices and immigration-related misconduct against an international student?
Sofonie did not travel to the UK on her own initiative or without purpose. She was officially recruited by the UK-based Chevening Programme for academic study, and the University of York issued a formal invitation, presenting itself as her ‘home’ in the UK. Having previously studied in Europe and South Africa and lived in Russia for ten years, she was shocked to encounter such a harsh and hostile experience in the United Kingdom—widely regarded as a first-class nation. She had never faced such treatment in any academic institution in Russia or even in Africa. When she left the UK in late August, she still struggled to comprehend what had happened to her. She was consistently left unsupported, forced to ‘fight for survival’ every single day. Even Chevening—the organisation that brought her to the UK—failed to provide assistance, violated their own obligations toward an international scholar, and ultimately deprived her of her Gold Award and a substantial amount of money that she was rightfully entitled to receive.”
1. Financial Misconduct Involving Chevening Scholarship Stipend
J. Boddy and Shannon Oates
I was living in the UK as Chevening Scholar, enrolled at the University of York. I stopped receiving my monthly stipend after April 2025. The last payment received was at the end of April, and no payments were made for May, June, July or August to date. This suspension of stipend followed shortly after a threatening email from a Mr. J. Boddy, Account Manager in the Fees Office, dated 22 April 2025, in which he references potential actions involving “external agencies” and the recovery of an alleged debt of £3,439.80.
- I have never received a clear explanation of how this debt arose.
- Mr. Boddy’s tone and language suggest intimidation and possible abuse of authority.
- The reference to “external agencies” raises concerns of attempted manipulation of my funding status or interference with Chevening’s financial process.
2. Questionable Leave of Absence Imposed Without Consent
According to university records, I was placed on a leave of absence until September 2026, allegedly processed by Miss Shannon Oates (Student Support Office) and approved by Jen Wotherspoon (Department of Education). I did not consent to or request this leave.
- The alleged reason cited includes mental health justifications, which I strongly refute. I am mentally sound and in full control of my decisions. There is no valid clinical assessment or process to support this claim.
- The forced leave appears strategically timed to justify the suspension of my Chevening stipend and invalidate my visa status.
3. Fraudulent Communication Regarding Visa/BRP Status
I received a suspicious email on June 25th claiming my Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) and permission to stay in the UK were cancelled as of August 25, 2025, citing deferral of studies. This is false.
- My BRP was issued on August 27, 2024, and no request to defer or cancel studies was ever made by me.
- This act potentially constitutes identity fraud and falsification of immigration status.
4. Harassment and Invasion of Privacy in Accommodation
While residing at Wentworth College accommodation, I have experienced repeated invasions of privacy and harassment, which I believe are linked to individuals from the Student Support Office.
- Items in my room have been tampered with, and facilities such as the sink and ventilation were deliberately altered or blocked.
- I have observed strange noises and suspect monitoring or surveillance, potentially through hidden devices.
- These actions have created a hostile and unsafe living environment.
5. Institutional Bias and Exclusion
There appears to be a systematic effort to:
- Disconnect me from my original academic department (Environment and Geography), where I was initially registered.
- Disconnect me from any initial department or process vinculated with my visa and Chevening scholarship.
- Force me into non-academic support channels for international African students such as the Student Hub, seemingly controlled or influenced by Ms. Oates.
6. Conflict of Interest and Abuse of Power
There is increasing concern that Shannon Oates and her department may be attempting to centralize control over Chevening Scholars for financial or administrative gain, bypassing international student services and undermining institutional integrity.
Request for Legal Action
In view of the above, I respectfully request your legal team to:
- Launch an independent investigation into the actions of Mr. J. Boddy, Ms. Shannon Oates, and other relevant staff.
- Assess potential financial crimes, including misappropriation or blocking of my stipend.
- Review fraudulent communications regarding my visa status and academic record.
- Initiate appropriate legal proceedings, including data protection and harassment claims.
7. Patterns of Collusion and Coordinated Actions
There is growing evidence to suggest a coordinated effort between Mr. J. Boddy (Student Fees Office) and Ms. Shannon Oates (Student Support/Hub Office) that may point to collusion, motivated by financial and institutional interests. Several concerning overlaps and patterns have emerged:
a. Overlap in Messaging and Intent
Mr. Boddy’s email, dated 22 April 2025, referenced not only financial matters but also made unsolicited recommendations for mental health support, including links to the Student Hub and Open Door services—departments that fall directly under Ms. Shannon Oates’ oversight.
This unusual reference from a fees administrator to mental health services strongly suggests an internal narrative or shared objective between departments, possibly to discredit me or justify administrative actions, such as the forced leave of absence and suspension of my stipend.
b. Coordinated Use of Chevening Visa Policy
Ms. Oates appears to have a deep knowledge of Chevening policies, particularly the rule that Chevening Scholars must remain outside the UK for two full years upon completion of the scholarship. This is evident in her action to impose a leave of absence until September 2026, matching exactly two years from my visa issuance in 2024.
Further, during these periods I started receiving communications to join Chinese global scholarship and others stating that they are partnering with the University of York. One of the Chevening rules is that Scholars must not be granted another fully funded scholarship.
This timing is unlikely to be a coincidence and may have been deliberately calculated to:
- Block my ability to re-enroll in the UK until after the Chevening restriction lapses.
- Secure institutional retention of scholarship-related funds during my absence.
- Coerce a “clean exit” from the UK under the appearance of policy compliance.
c. BRP and E-Visa Timeline Manipulation
It’s also worth noting that BRPs became invalid as of 31 December 2024, replaced by e-visas for UK residents. However, on 25 June 2025, I received a fraudulent email—purportedly from Home Office —informing me that the the University of York requested to cancel my BRP and immigration status due to a study deferral. I never deferred my studies.
This false attribution exactly reflects a defamatory claim previously made by Ms. Oates and aligns with her goal to force me out of the Wentworth College accommodation, where I have faced sustained privacy violations and harassment. The use of BRP language in mid-2025, months after BRPs were phased out, raises suspicion that this email was forged or solicited by a third party attempting to formalize my removal from the UK.
d. Physical Surveillance and Harassment After April 2025
Following the threatening email from Mr. Boddy, I began to observe a tall, blond-haired male (not a student) repeatedly appearing outside or near my residence in ways that strongly suggest surveillance or intimidation. I also observed other people being sent towards my direction each time I get out of my accommodation likewise they were waiting for me outside. Some event started following me in my volunteering sites and started messaging up with my networks outside the University.
- Their presence became more frequent immediately after these emails confrontations.
- They would often approach or follow my path when I exited the accommodation.
- Combined with suspected hidden cameras in my room (which I became aware of due to unusual sounds and interference), these events point to sustained monitoring, potentially organized by or in coordination with staff.
These behaviors have had a chilling effect on my sense of safety and indicate a well-planned strategy to induce psychological stress, possibly to further justify the “mental health” narrative created without cause or assessment.
FORMAL REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION INTO UNAUTHORISED “SITS OVERRIDE” STATUS AND CHANGES TO MY STUDENT RECORD
Dear all,
I am writing to urgently request a formal investigation and full written clarification regarding the unexpected and unexplained changes made to my student record, including the addition of the Associate Student (SITS Override) status and a Leave of Absence—neither of which I applied for or authorised.
These changes have had significant consequences for my immigration record, academic trajectory, access to services, and wellbeing.
1. Departments and Staff Involved (Based on Information Provided to Me)
According to the information I received from internal teams, the following individuals and departments were involved in discussions or decisions relating to my student record on Monday, 10 March:
Mr. Jeremy – Deputy within the Department of Education
Shannon Oates – Student Support
Jen Watherspoon – Student Administration
Louise Saunderson – International Office
These individuals met to discuss matters relating to my status during the period in which my academic transition was still in progress.
After this meeting, significant changes appeared in my SITS record, including the unexpected removal of my enrolment and the application of a SITS Override.
I am not aware of the purpose of these actions, and no one informed me or provided documentation.
I am raising this matter formally because these changes directly affected my academic access and may have implications for my immigration status. I require a full explanation of why these individuals were involved, what decisions were made, and why I was never informed.
2. Unauthorised Changes to My Record
I request clarification on the following serious discrepancies:
(A) Leave of Absence (LoA) Until 15-09-2026
– I never submitted an LoA request.
– I never approved an LoA.
(B) Associate Student (SITS Override) Status (25-03-2025 to 25-03-2026)
This status was applied without my knowledge.
I have not received any information about what this status means, why it was added, or who authorised it.
(C) Removal From My Departments Before course Completion
I believe that changes were made before my transition to the final phase of the course was finalised.
I had no notice that I was being withdrawn or disassociated from my previous academic departments attached to my visa.
3. Impact on My Immigration Status
While I have not received any direct communication from the Home Office, I was informed by the University’s IT Team that my record currently shows an “Associate Student (SITS Override)” status, which appears in the system between:
25 March 2025 – 25 March 2026
Since my Student Visa remained valid until 2026, these unilateral changes to my university record have created uncertainty about my legal and academic standing.
This is extremely distressing and raises urgent questions about how my data was handled.
4. Formal Request for Full Clarification
I hereby request a full, written explanation addressing:
Why these specific departments and individuals were meeting regarding my case on 10 March.
Who authorised the removal of my enrolment and the application of the SITS Override.
Why a Leave of Absence was applied without my consent.
Why I was not informed of any of these actions.
What impact these changes have on my immigration status and academic rights.
Why I am being asked to re-enrol and what changes have been made to my programme.
A complete log of all modifications made to my SITS record from January 2025 to the present.
Conflicting and Inaccurate Information in My Student Record
1. Background and Serious Concern
My Student Visa remained valid until January 2026, even after the withdrawal of my CAS by the University. This directly indicates that the BRP and immigration status, not the visa itself, was affected, suggesting that the changes made in SITS had direct consequences on the way my immigration status is now being interpreted.
There appears to have been a disruption or “break” in my academic affiliation—possibly linked to internal partnership or administrative processes—because such changes normally require a student to leave the UK and return with a new visa, especially when the original contractual placement is affected.
Not every staff member has the authority to initiate such changes, and certainly not without informing the student and the UKVI.
2. Conflicting and Inaccurate Information in My Student Record
Upon contacting IT Support regarding my inability to access E-Vision and VLE, I was informed that my record currently shows:
Leave of Absence until 15-09-2026 – I have never applied for or authorised a Leave of Absence.
Associate Student (SITS Override) status from 25-03-2025 to 25-03-2026 – This status was added without my knowledge, and I have not been given any explanation of its purpose, impact, or justification.
My question is: Has the Home Office confirmed that I am now considered under this overridden affiliation? If so why I was not officially informed?
This is extremely serious, as it suggests that changes were made behind my back which directly affect my academic rights, immigration status, access to services, and ability to complete my degree.
3. Lack of Transparency and Failure to Communicate
I have reached out to multiple departments requesting clarity, and no one has provided any explanation for:
Why the SITS Override was created
Who authorised it
Why I was not informed
Why a Leave of Absence was added without my consent
Why my VLE access was blocked
Why the University remained silent while these changes affected my Home Office record
Withholding information that directly affects a student’s immigration status and academic progression is a serious breach of duty, transparency, and student rights.
Had I been informed, I could have continued my studies until March 2026 without needing to leave the UK.
4. Formal Requests (Immediate Action Required)
I hereby request the following in writing:
(A) Full clarification of the “Associate Student (SITS Override)” status
Why it was created
Who authorised it
Why I was not informed
What academic rights and restrictions it imposes
How it affects my visa and BRP status
(B) Complete explanation of the unapproved Leave of Absence
Why it was applied without my permission?
(C) Restoration of my correct academic status
If the Override or LoA was applied in error—or without proper procedure—it must be immediately corrected.
(D) Access to my full and accurate student record
I request a complete breakdown of all changes made to my SITS record between March 2025 and today.
Conclusion
The changes to my record were made without my knowledge, explanation, or consent, and they conflict with my valid immigration status.
This situation has caused significant distress, disruption, and uncertainty.
I respectfully request an urgent response and full clarification.
This woman committed serious medical crime.
The incident with this nurse involves what I allege to be severe professional misconduct by the health-care service provider. These concerns include substandard medical care, mistreatment of the patient, breaches of confidentiality through the unauthorized disclosure of private medical information, and the manipulation or alteration of information that I originally provided. The staff member’s conduct was unprofessional and inappropriate, and the medical report produced contains falsified and inaccurate information.
Furthermore, I allege that a document—purportedly authorizing communication with Open Door—was improperly issued and used to mislead the visa team. This document was allegedly endorsed by Shannon Oates, Jeremy Aires, Jen Witherspoon, and Paula, enabling them to pursue an unlawful leave-of-absence process without my request, knowledge or consent.
As previously reported, I believe that this group of individuals continued to target and intimidate me, including while I am in Angola. I allege that they issued threats involving my next of kin, and that they may have engaged third parties to monitor my home and create distressing situations intended to support the false statements they recorded in that medical report with Lisa Hindle. These actions appear designed to damage my reputation, despite the fact that the mistreatment I experienced originated from staff at the University of York, who allegedly encouraged students and flatmates to provoke conflicts with me.
I request that the UK authorities investigate these allegations thoroughly, hold any responsible individuals accountable, and take all appropriate measures to prevent further interference. I also ask that steps be taken to address the alleged unauthorized access to Angolan phone numbers and email accounts, which has contributed to creating a highly toxic environment and may constitute an unlawful intrusion into Angolan jurisdiction.
The Falsehood Behind My Chevening Experience
I cannot speak on behalf of the thousands of scholars selected each year, but I can say that the way I was treated throughout my scholarship was deeply troubling and fell far below the standards Chevening claims to uphold.
Countries that entrust their citizens to this programme should be aware that, behind the polished image, there are significant failures in safeguarding, accountability, and responsible management. Instead of protection and support, I encountered neglect, vulnerability, and behaviour from certain individuals that severely affected my wellbeing and academic journey.
I do not share these concerns lightly. I speak because reform is needed. A programme that works with international scholars must protect them, not leave them exposed. It must honour its commitments, not undermine them. It must uphold integrity, accountability, and respect.
I hope that by sharing my experience, I contribute to meaningful change — so no future scholar has to face the silence, vulnerability, and distress that I did.
Complaint sent to Chevening between June- July 2025
The Response of Louise only harms Chevening Reputation.
Dear all
I hope this message finds you well.
I am writing to urgently help me in demanding the immediate release of my stipend today, as well as a full criminal investigation into the actions of Chevening programme officers Michael Ruppli, Alicia Phoenix, Luisa Hinds, and their coordinator identified as Louise. Their conduct appears to constitute serious professional misconduct and may violate UK criminal law.
For over two months, I have been without any financial support, relying solely on Chevening stipends and academic awards as an international student. During this time, the individuals mentioned have continued to receive their salaries and maintain their positions, despite being implicated in the unauthorized withholding and potential embezzlement of scholarship funds that are critical for my survival and academic progress.
I have formally sought a restraining order against these particular Chevening representatives due to ongoing psychological and professional harassment, which is now hindering my academic rights.
In particular, I am deeply concerned about Michael Ruppli’s conduct. There are credible suspicions regarding his involvement in illicit online activities, including the surveillance of my personal accounts, phishing attempts, and facilitating scams in collaboration with associates at the University of York. These actions represent a severe violation of privacy, trust, and institutional ethics.
I came to the UK for academic advancement, relying on the stipend that was promised to me. What I have experienced goes beyond negligence; it appears to be a coordinated effort to undermine my rights and financial security, which necessitates immediate legal action.
The ongoing issues I face extend far beyond the courses. I completed the required courses some time ago, yet I still have not received my stipend. Michael Ruppli requested that I complete three additional courses:
- Key Essentials: The Wealth Economy, Sustainable Development and the Law
- Key Essentials: Trade Rules, Sustainable Development and the Law
- Key Essentials: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Sustainable Development and the Law
I recently received another invitation to participate in a course starting on July 14th, which I chose not to accept, fearing it might further delay my stipend. I hope this new course has not been added to my original requirements.
I urgently need judicial assistance to demand the release of my stipend before midday today. I have been relying on food banks, but I have now reached my limit, as individuals can only benefit from them three times within six months.
It is particularly concerning that Michael Ruppli has been receiving stipends in my name but is not delivering them to me. Instead, he appears to be using these funds for himself and involving me in dishonest competitions without my consent, all while associating with harmful individuals from the University of York. I have not received any financial support, and rather than assistance, I face ongoing harassment, with my phones, accounts, and emails being hacked.
There’s also also the most important Chevening, marshal and commonwealth farewell event happening tomorrow 02/07/2025. I don’t have transportation means to travel to London to attend, I believe this criminal activity was organised specifically in order to exclude me from the event, and not receive my volunteering gold award that won’t upon completion over 200 hours, it’s the second time they prevent me to receive my award, the first event took place last month, where Michael Ruppli misused my earnings and cancelled my award.
I urgently need help to receive my stipend today, at least enough to cover my basic necessities. Your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Michael Ruppli - Chevening PO and criminals from the University of York
I am writing to express my complete dissatisfaction and deep outrage regarding the conduct of Michael Ruppli, whose actions directly contributed to the severe and harmful situation I experienced in the United Kingdom. As Chevening Programme Officer, he failed entirely in his duty to support and protect scholars. Instead, he became one of the main sources of danger, obstruction, and abuse.
1. Abuse of Power and Interference With My Legal Rights
2. Financial Misconduct and Identity Abuse
He never provided any support. Instead, he spent my money on himself and invested in fraudulent businesses using my name and monitoring my phone and emails including WhatsApp without my consent. He took advantage of my vulnerable situation for his own benefit. The most disappointing and disturbing element is that he cooperated with individuals who had already harmed me, and together they caused even more damage.
3. Harm Against My Family and Home in Angola
Following these events, individuals connected to this situation invaded my house in Angola. They threatened my family members and created an extremely toxic and dangerous environment inside the home. They contacted people involved in occult practices (wizards) to perform harmful rituals in the house, leading to serious and irreparable damage to both my family and the property.
4. Illegal Activity by British Individuals on Angolan Territory
I demand that the UK Government take immediate action to remove the British criminals who have entered Angolan territory illegally, imposed themselves as authorities, dictated rules without legitimacy, and organised fake courts full of lies — while they are the ones who committed crimes against me.
I feel completely helpless because criminal hackers have infiltrated my phone, computer, email, and social media accounts. They track all my activities and block me from applying to any opportunities.
5. Destruction of My Chevening Opportunities
Michael Ruppli cut all my Chevening opportunities, including the Volunteering Gold Award and the Chevening Farewell, along with many other benefits that he and other dishonest programme officers stole from me. These actions were intentional and designed to harm my academic, professional, and personal life.
I’m also suspecting that he stole the money from gold award and sent to Paula Mountford to rent accommodation in Derwent college, while I was facing financial hardship, without proper food and transportation means he started spending my money in dishonest competition misusing my volunteering hours and journey.
Final Statement
I demand protection, justice, and immediate intervention.
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