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Current Events => General Discussion => Topic started by: Chris_ on October 29, 2010, 11:55:42 AM

Title: Fantasist Stephen Wilce leaves New Zealand military red-faced
Post by: Chris_ on October 29, 2010, 11:55:42 AM

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New Zealand's military admitted it was "seriously embarrassed" after an inquiry revealed it granted high security clearance to a scientist who lived in an elaborate fantasy world.

The head of the Defence Technology Agency Stephen Wilce quit last month after it was revealed he falsely claimed to be an ex-Marine combat veteran and an Olympic bobsledder who raced against Jamaica's Cool Runnings team.

Details of an inquiry released yesterday revealed the extent of Mr Wilce's claims to incredulous colleagues, saying the Defence force's top scientist had admitted to telling tall stories about himself since childhood.

It said Mr Wilce claimed to be a helicopter pilot who served with Prince Andrew, a spy with British intelligence and a special forces soldier who was on an IRA death list.

news.com.au (http://www.news.com.au/world/fantasist-stephen-wilce-leaves-new-zealand-military-red-faced/story-e6frfkyi-1225944975775#ixzz13legKYNe)

Title: Re: Fantasist Stephen Wilce leaves New Zealand military red-faced
Post by: JohnnyReb on October 29, 2010, 01:27:32 PM

Quote from: chris_ on October 29, 2010, 11:55:42 AM

news.com.au (http://www.news.com.au/world/fantasist-stephen-wilce-leaves-new-zealand-military-red-faced/story-e6frfkyi-1225944975775#ixzz13legKYNe)

TiT is in New Zealand.