Teacher accused of borrowing money from student and disappearing without repayment

A recent social media post by a student has brought attention to allegations against a teacher who reportedly borrowed money and subsequently disappeared without repaying the debt.  

The student claimed the teacher had repeatedly requested loans under various pretexts. Out of sympathy, the student said they lent the teacher a total of HK$8,800. 

However, the teacher allegedly failed to repay the money before resigning from their position and cutting off all contact, including blocking the student on WhatsApp. 

Online commentators revealed that the teacher might have engaged in similar behavior in the past.  

In response to the allegations, the Education Bureau stated that the school involved had activated a crisis management team to investigate the matter and would submit a formal report. 

The bureau added that appropriate action would be taken if the teacher was found to have violated professional ethics or broken any laws. The school in question has not yet responded to requests for comment from the media.  

The student, a recent secondary school graduate, explained that the teacher in question had taught physical education at their school while borrowing the money. 

The student noted that the teacher resigned during their DSE examination period, and they only became aware of the resignation after completing their exams. 

The student expressed frustration over the teacher's disappearance, condemning what they described as an abuse of trust and inappropriate conduct for an educator. 

Concerned about recovering the borrowed funds, the student confirmed they had submitted a formal complaint to the Education Bureau.  

A spokesperson for the Education Bureau acknowledged the situation, confirming that they were in communication with the school regarding the matter. 

The spokesperson reiterated the bureau's commitment to upholding teachers' professional standards, emphasizing that only qualified and suitable individuals are certified to teach. 

The bureau stated it would take necessary action if misconduct was substantiated but declined to provide further details, citing privacy concerns.