A couple who ran an assignment-writing service for students have come to a $2.1 million out-of-court settlement with police.

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Husband and wife Steven Li and Fan Yang ran Assignment-4-U, where a network of tutors wrote assignments for students.

The students paid for the completed assignments and could request either an A or B grade.

Police said they were pleased with the outcome of the five-year investigation.

The final settlement was reached during the first week of the four-week trial.