Sunday, February 13, 2011

Arrested for fraud.

Sajik Subway Station, Busan, South Korea. 




  A 28 year-old man was interrogated on Thursday for allegedly making use of a subway pass meant for youth under the age of 12.  Mr. Hemmerick was escorted to the information office by a transit police officer after exiting the subway turnstile at approximately 5:20 pm. 


  On his way to the Sajik track for an early evening workout, the foreign English teacher was held in the office for over 15 minutes while officials attempted to discover the nature of his fraud.  Hemmerick was eventually forced to pay a 35,000 won fee to replace the savings he incurred over the 6 month period he had been using the youth subway pass. 


  " I didn't mind paying the difference," stated a humbled Mr Hemmerick, " I had gained the benefits so it was fair that I had to pay it back".  


  The pass itself was not confiscated, but Mr Hemmerick has stated he will be using an adult pass from now on. 




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