Teacher’s Exam Heist: High School Scandal Shocks Community!

A high school teacher in her 30s was officially detained by authorities on Monday for allegedly conspiring with a student’s parent to break into her former school and steal final exam papers.

The Andong branch of the Daegu District Court issued an arrest warrant for the suspect, citing concerns that she might flee or destroy evidence. The teacher faces charges of accepting bribes for improper actions, breaking and entering, and interfering with business operations.

According to investigators, the suspect and the parent allegedly forced their way into the high school in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, around 1:20 a.m. on July 4. A school security guard reportedly turned a blind eye to the intrusion, but the pair were caught when the school’s alarm system was triggered.

Authorities have revealed that the child of the parent involved in the conspiracy has been the top-performing student at the school since entering. However, it remains unclear whether the student’s previous academic achievements are connected to the alleged crime, as the suspect has remained silent on whether she has committed similar thefts in the past.

The teacher, who currently works at a high school in Gyeonggi Province, had taught at the Andong high school until February 2024.

Law enforcement officials have uncovered evidence of financial transactions between the parent and the teacher, and are continuing their investigation into the case. A court hearing for the potential arrest of the parent and the security guard is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday.