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University of Farmington
Logo: United States Department of Homeland Security, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Fake university in Michigan, US set up by ICE
The University of Farmington was a fake university set up in 2015 in Michigan by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The sting operation, code-named "Paper Chase", was overseen by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).2 It ceased to exist in 2019.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Websiteuniversityoffarmington.edu
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The University of Farmington was a fake university set up in 2015 in Michigan by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The sting operation, code-named "Paper Chase", was overseen by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).2
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Links
- Websiteuniversityoffarmington.edu1
- WikipediaUniversity of Farmington
- WikidataQ61718297
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