Man cross-dresses to take exam on behalf of a woman, but one detail gives him away
campus comedy thriller
, a bizarre scene unfolded during an
advanced accounting exam
in China—one involving wigs, face masks, academic desperation, and a swift escape. What began as a bold attempt to cheat the system ended in embarrassment, exposure, and serious consequences.
The story, reported by South China Morning Post, has since lit up Chinese social media, as
netizens
struggled to decide whether to laugh or cringe.
When Disguise Becomes a Giveaway
The incident came to light on June 24 when an online user claimed that a man was caught impersonating a female candidate during a senior accounting exam at
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law
in Wuhan, Hubei province. According to the viral post, the man attempted the exam dressed in full disguise—wearing a wig, headband, face mask, and women's clothing to blend in.
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But his plan began to unravel when one teacher noticed something amiss. The wig, as it turned out, was too obvious.
'He was asked to remove the wig,' one post read, 'and the moment he was exposed, he ran off.'
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Adding another twist, a student sitting in the same exam room reportedly recognised him and called out his real identity, further confirming the deception.
The impersonator fled after being exposed, and the woman who hired him now faces expulsion. (Image: Weibo)
Behind the Mask
While the incident quickly became a source of online amusement, it reflects a deeper concern embedded within China's high-stakes academic environment. In a system where exam scores can make or break careers, some students resort to extreme and unethical measures.
According to a statement issued by Zhongnan University of Economics and Law on June 25, the man had been hired by a female student—identified by the surname Li—via an online platform to sit for the Advanced Accounting exam on her behalf. Whether money changed hands remains unclear, as the university did not disclose payment details.
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As per university disciplinary regulations, Li is now facing expulsion. Meanwhile, the male impersonator is still under investigation by the institution and local authorities.
Part Laughter, Part Outrage
The spectacle of a man in a headband and wig attempting to pass for a woman to sit an exam was too much for netizens to ignore. 'The wig was too obvious! I can't believe someone actually tried this,' wrote one user. Another remarked, 'What kind of person agrees to be a cross-dressing exam impostor? This is beyond ridiculous.'
Yet, beneath the jokes, there was a clear undercurrent of concern. 'This is what happens when people get desperate,' commented a third. 'The pressure to succeed in Chinese academia is immense, and the consequences are severe. Being expelled for cheating is a huge blow to her future.'
A Shocking Exam Day Reminder
While academic misconduct isn't new, the method and theatrics of this case have made it especially memorable. The university's swift response and the public's reaction show that China is taking educational integrity seriously—but also grappling with the human toll of relentless academic expectations.
In a system that demands perfection, this bizarre story reminds us how far some are willing to go to avoid failure—and how quickly a wig can turn an act of quiet fraud into a public spectacle.
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