"Operation Varsity Blues" was a federal investigation that exposed a large-scale college admissions bribery scandal in the United States. The operation revealed that wealthy parents, including celebrities and business leaders, paid large sums of money to a college admissions consultant, William "Rick" Singer, to secure spots for their children at prestigious universities. The investigation led to charges against dozens of individuals, including parents, coaches, and university officials. Many were accused of participating in schemes that involved falsifying test scores and athletic credentials to gain admission to schools like Yale, Stanford, and USC. The scandal raised significant questions about fairness in college admissions.