Chinese Man Fakes Own Death to Evade Drink-Driving Prosecution
Quick Look
- A man surnamed Si in Anyang, Henan province, faked his death in June last year to avoid prosecution for drink-driving, a case recently revealed by prosecutors.
- He staged a fatal overdose after being arrested in January and released on bail, fearing imprisonment due to prior offenses and debts.
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Why It Matters
A man named Si, arrested for drink-driving and previously penalized for driving without a license while intoxicated, feared imprisonment due to mounting debts and prior offenses. Under Chinese law, drink-driving can be classified as dangerous driving, punishable by licence revocation, criminal detention, and a fine.
A drink-driving suspect in central China faked his death with the help of his family to evade prosecution before fleeing south.
Prosecutors in Anyang, Henan province, recently revealed the case to mainland media outlets, sparking widespread online attention.
In January last year, the man, surname Si, was arrested for drink-driving. Police later discovered that he had previously been penalised twice for driving without a license while intoxicated. He was released on bail pending investigation.
Under Chinese law, drink-driving can be classified as dangerous driving, punishable by licence revocation, criminal detention ranging from one to six months, and a fine.
Fearing imprisonment, Si devised a plan to fake his death. He later stated that mounting debts and his prior offences made him anxious that a conviction would jeopardise any chance of rebuilding his life.
In June last year, Si purchased a coffin, scattered empty medicine bottles throughout his home, held his breath, and used cooling equipment to chill his body, staging an apparent fatal overdose.
Open Questions
- Where is Si now?
- Has Si been apprehended?
- What are the full details of Si's prior offenses?
