Chinese Woman Arrested For Fraud After Working 16 Jobs at Once

A Chinese woman’s bold plan to work 16 jobs at once has, in an unexpected turn of events, resulted in her arrest on fraud charges. The lady in issue, named as Guan Yue, allegedly orchestrated a sophisticated fraud that enabled her to gather enough money to buy a property while maintaining what seemed to be a typical job history, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.

During a regular job interview, Guan Yue’s potential employer, a tech firm owner called Liu Jian, noticed discrepancies in her documentation, which led to the discovery of Guan Yue’s fraudulent activities. Guan had simultaneously held an astonishing 16 positions across several organizations, it was later discovered. Her strategy comprised inventing customer meetings by capturing images and posting them on team conversations, giving the impression that she was diligent and productive. She kept precise records of all of her employment, including crucial information like start dates, job titles, and bank account numbers, which allowed her to carry out her fraud undetected.

Amazingly, Guan Yue never declined a job offer; in fact, when the burden grew too much, she even started selling some of her services on commission, which only served to tangle the web of lies more. Their skill in navigating the world of unlawful operations was shown by the fact that her husband, Chen Qiang, was also charged with participating in their illegal activities after initiating and winning 13 arbitration proceedings.

The couple’s fraudulent activities during a three-year period resulted in significant riches, which they finally used to purchase a home in Shanghai’s Baoshan District. Due to the secrecy surrounding their ill-gotten money, the specific amount spent on the property is still unknown.

However, the activities of a single couple were not the only ones involved in this sophisticated fraud. 53 people made constituted the organization in which Guan Yue worked, and they all actively took part in the fraud. One of the most daring fraud instances to date, according to reports, the total amount accumulated approached an astounding 50 million yuan, or almost 7 million USD.

With police estimates indicating there may be as many as 700 to 800 people engaged in similar fraudulent operations, this case highlights the disturbing frequency of wage cheats in China. When a syndicate penetrated a tech firm and informed them of the existence of a criminal organization that had gained control of the business, another shocking discovery was made. The syndicate then went on to hire its phony employees, demonstrating how widespread these types of scams are.