Staged Road Crash for Insurance: A 23-year-old son and his friend murder his mother to cash her policy—now facing the death penalty in China
In eastern Zhejiang, a 23-year-old man, surnamed Lu, and his friend Yang plotted to murder Lu's mother by staging a fake road accident to pocket her life insurance. A third man, Cheng, assisted in the crime. Their actions have shocked the country and raised questions about greed, fraud, and the bonds of family.
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The plan in detail: a fake crash to claim a payout
Lu and Yang allegedly arranged the setup to make the death look accidental, with the aim of collecting the insurance payout. The motive was pure financial gain. A third man, Cheng, assisted in the crime.
The courtroom and the verdict
The Taizhou Intermediate People's Court in Zhejiang province handed down the verdict in April. Lu and Yang were sentenced to death for intentional killing, while Cheng received seven years in jail for assisting. All three have appealed, and a final verdict has not yet been reached. The verdict was only made public recently, reported by The Paper.
What this means, and what's next
The case underscores the severity of insurance fraud when it leads to loss of life. With appeals ongoing, the final outcome remains uncertain. The public reaction to the case shows a strong demand for accountability in crimes that target families.
