June 25, 2009

Not new and Not the First Case

This must have been happening for doggone years.

So what's new?

Apparently, a lecturer at a private international university allegedly demanded sex and money from students in return for better grades. He has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

The man, a foreigner in his 40s who lectures in Cyberjaya, was arrested at about 5pm after a victim lodged a report with the MACC.

It is learnt that the woman, 24, sat for a qualifying exam to enable her to continue her Masters’ degree. After sitting for her papers, she was allegedly approached by her lecturer who told her she did not do well in her exam. He then allegedly told her that he could help her, provided she agrees to give in to his demands for sex and cash.

Initially he asked her only for sexual favours but when she refused, he demanded money as well if she wanted to pass the exam.

The lecturer was also reported to have instilled fear into the woman through some wordy threats as well.

An MACC director confirmed the arrest.

To me, this is nothing new and has been happening all the time in both institutes of higher learning in both the government and the private sectors.

So far, it just went unreported!

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