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Tokyo Police Send Papers to Prosecutors on Thursday Over Waseda University Cheating Incident

May 16, 2024, 04:21 AM

Tokyo police have sent papers to prosecutors on Thursday regarding an 18-year-old man's alleged use of smart glasses to cheat on Waseda University's entrance exams in February. The student, a science and engineering major, reportedly used the glasses to photograph exam questions and upload them to social media, where he received answers from other users. Despite the attempt, he failed the test. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting concerns over the use of technology in academic dishonesty.