Chinese man caught in wig disguise trying to take exam for woman escapes
The scandal came to light on June 24 when a Chinese netizen revealed that a male student from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, Hubei province, had attempted to impersonate a woman to take an exam at a public venue.
According to images circulating online, the netizen wrote: 'I heard someone was caught impersonating a candidate during the senior accounting exam this morning? Apparently, it was a man dressed as a woman?'
Students leave a national college entrance examination site in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu province, on June 9, 2025. Photo: Zhou Shegen/Xinhua
The post quickly garnered widespread attention, with others chiming in to share more details. One user noted that the man wore a wig, a face mask, and even a headband to carry out the exam.
However, his elaborate scheme unravelled when the teacher grew suspicious, observing that the wig was 'too obvious' and reportedly asking the impostor to 'remove the wig'.
Upon being exposed, the male impersonator immediately fled the scene.
It was also reported that another student in the exam room recognised him and revealed his identity.
China's educational system is notorious for its fierce competitiveness, where academic success is often seen as the primary determinant of a student's future opportunities.
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A bizarre case of academic fraud has sent shock waves through the Chinese online community, as an impostor was caught red-handed cross-dressing as a woman – complete with a wig and face mask – in an attempt to take an exam on behalf of another student. The scandal came to light on June 24 when a Chinese netizen revealed that a male student from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, Hubei province, had attempted to impersonate a woman to take an exam at a public venue. According to images circulating online, the netizen wrote: 'I heard someone was caught impersonating a candidate during the senior accounting exam this morning? Apparently, it was a man dressed as a woman?' Students leave a national college entrance examination site in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu province, on June 9, 2025. Photo: Zhou Shegen/Xinhua The post quickly garnered widespread attention, with others chiming in to share more details. One user noted that the man wore a wig, a face mask, and even a headband to carry out the exam. However, his elaborate scheme unravelled when the teacher grew suspicious, observing that the wig was 'too obvious' and reportedly asking the impostor to 'remove the wig'. Upon being exposed, the male impersonator immediately fled the scene. It was also reported that another student in the exam room recognised him and revealed his identity. China's educational system is notorious for its fierce competitiveness, where academic success is often seen as the primary determinant of a student's future opportunities.
