From The Boston Globe · · 1m 20s
Suffield Head Leaves Campus After IRS Raid
Suffield Academy's head of school vanished after IRS agents seized his devices in a raid.
In brief
Suffield Academy's head of school vanished after IRS agents seized his devices in a raid. Charles Cahn resigned as Suffield Academy head after an IRS investigation into his Chinese company ties. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Charles Cahn disappeared
Charles Cahn left Suffield Academy without notice after IRS agents seized his electronic devices.
Family found vehicle
His wife used tracking software to locate his vehicle at their lake home in Maine after two days of silence.
Sheriff's report
A deputy wrote Cahn disappeared after IRS agents seized his devices and did not communicate with family or colleagues.
Suffield denies raid
Suffield Academy said they do not know of any raid or search warrant on campus including the head of school's home.
Cahn resigned
Cahn resigned as head of school amid IRS investigation into his Chinese company that promised admission guarantees.
Xuemei Education
Xuemei Education, run by a former Suffield board member, marketed admission guarantees to Chinese families through donations and direct communication with school heads.
Cahn's health
Cahn was found overdosing at his lake home with prescription pills and received Narcan treatment.
Successor statement
His successor wrote Cahn's contributions to Suffield were monumental but his departure circumstances were deeply troubling.
The key point
Charles Cahn resigned as Suffield Academy head after an IRS investigation into his Chinese company ties.
