Monday, April 16, 2007

Caught Wire-Handed


Cheating on your exams, Hezbollah style.

Who is the mastermind?

Notary Publics are important people. They are sworn in by the government to handle critical legal documents and are often sought by wrong-doers for bribery. This is why in Lebanon, prospects for this lucrative job have to pass a wrenching written exam (concours).

In one such exam a few days ago, the proctor suspected an applicant who was suspiciously touching his hear. According to Naharnet, "after he was sent out of the exam hall and examined, inspectors found hidden wires attached all over his body as well as a sophisticated button-like receiver."

A network was eventually uncovered. It used "its expertise in logistics and wireless communication by means of linking a number of candidates with receivers connected to the "mastermind" who was taking charge of answering test questions"

And where does the "mastermind" live? Naharnet was delighted to tell us in the very first sentence: "Haret Hreik". A suburb in Southern Beirut that supports Hezbollah.

The exams were immediately canceled and the cheaters with gizmos are being interrogated.

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