Cheating on your exams, Hezbollah style.
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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April 18th, 2007 at 1:51 am
I am sorry, but what is that supposed to mean? someone who lives in Haret Hreik. So now if a lunatic or thief or cheater lives in Koraitem then he would automatically be Hariri affiliated? I fail to see the connection.
You are actually starting to freak me out. I think you belong to the more educated, and more open minded category.if people like you are actively spreading info like this that makes no sense, and just serves to create more rift, false accusations and hatred feelings, I do not know what to expect from other people.
April 20th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
The issue of the controller living in Haret Hreik becomes political when you consider the technology being used.
I think that is the key point, the sophistication and organisation of “cheating ring”, that and the fact that this was a state institution that was being targetted.
December 31st, 2007 at 5:19 pm
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