Undergrad Nabbed Producing Fake State, Harvard ID's

A Harvard undergraduate has been caught producing fake state driver’s licenses and Harvard IDs, including some that would have allowed access to campus buildings and Crimson Cash accounts, University officials said Monday.

Theodore R. Pak '09 is currently under investigation in connection with the false documents, his roommate said Monday night. The Middlesex district attorney's office is investigating the matter with the help of the Harvard University Police Department (HUPD).

Harvard officials notified all Crimson Cash account holders on Monday of the breach and suggested that they review their accounts for suspicious activity. Crimson Cash allows Harvard affiliates to buy food and other items with a swipe of an ID card.

A University statement released Monday said that there was no evidence yet to indicate that the ID cards were used to make fraudulent purchases or gain access to any personal information, such as credit card or Social Security numbers.

It was unclear whether the IDs were used to gain access to campus buildings.

"We do not believe that this incident has created a safety risk for the community," the statement said, adding that the University would review its facilities access procedures.

While Harvard officials declined to name the student, the statement said the student was no longer on Harvard's campus.

Pak could not be reached for comment, and spokesmen for the University and HUPD declined to comment while the investigation is ongoing.

—Check thecrimson.com for updates.