Founded in 1973,[4] it offered business-specific courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels alongside other specialist training, and catered to a large number of international students.

[6] On 30 July 2019, GSM London was placed into administration,[7] and ceased all teaching and student support services by the end of November 2019.

Its courses catered to undergraduates, postgraduates, professionals, international students and those looking to improve their English language skills for business or further education.

GSM London's specialisms included accounting, finance, economics, human resource management, travel and tourism, digital marketing, as well as LL.B.

The investigation also alleged that the agents supplied fraudulent qualifications, offered to sell coursework and were able to "fake attendance".