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UNAM Entrance Exam Fraud Academy Shut Down; Students Demand Refunds

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • The "Más Preparación" academy has closed its offices and branches after two professors were arrested for impersonating students in the UNAM entrance exam.
  • Students and parents have gathered at the academy's central offices demanding the return of their payments.
  • A cleaning worker reported that the academy's owners owe him money and believes they will not return, as they are "in the can."

The "Más Preparación" academy has abruptly closed its doors and branches following the arrest of two of its professors, Edgar “N” and Alejandro “N.” The professors are accused of impersonating applicants during the entrance exam for the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

Students and parents have been seen gathering at the academy's central offices, located on Av. Wilfrido Massieu in the Gustavo A. Madero borough, demanding the reimbursement of fees paid. The academy's premises were found closed, with no information available to those seeking answers or their money back.

At the Lindavista branch, workers were observed covering the windows with polyethylene boards to prevent visibility into the facilities, while refusing to provide any details. A cleaning worker, who assisted the academy's owners with trash removal, stated that no one has returned to the offices. He described the owners as "scum" and mentioned they owed him money, expressing doubt about their return as they are "in the can."

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.