Exam imposter gang busted, ringleader detained

By ZHANG YAN/ZHAO XINYING (China Daily)      Updated : 2015-06-09

After investigating the details of the ring and how it operated, the reporter informed Jiangxi police of the test fraud. Its exposure has sparked heated debate among the public and the media.

The provincial educational sector vowed to conduct strict ID checks to ensure the safety and propriety of the exam.

A statement by the Ministry of Education on Monday said the investigation of the test fraud continues and once it is complete, the guilty will be punished and the results will be released in a timely manner.

"We thoroughly investigate illegal behavior during the tests, including organizing others to take the tests for monetary gain," said Xu Mei, an Education Ministry spokeswoman.

The national college entrance exam is regarded as the most important exam for Chinese students.