UM said that the purported offer letter to PichaEats, shared on social media, does not match those issued by the university.

PichaEats said earlier today it had discovered that the event did not exist and the documents were forged. It made a public appeal and quickly sold out the 500 meals within three hours.

UM said it was considering filing a police report and other legal action over the misuse of its trademark.

PichaEats, a social enterprise with 15 chefs from the refugee community, said the offer letter on Wednesday bore the logos of the education ministry and the university.

“UM takes a serious view of such fraudulent activities, which not only misuse the university’s trademark and tarnishes its image but also victimises those involved,” the university said in a statement.

It said contracts are secured only through its online procurement and payment management system.