A man in Anqing, Anhui, purchased a coffin and used cooling devices to simulate death after being released on bail for criminal charges. With family assistance, he staged a funeral and fled to Yunnan—later sentenced to five months and fined ¥20,000; his mother and grandmother were detained for harboring him.

Social Context

Faking death to evade justice violates Article 310 of the Criminal Law (harboring criminals), with accomplices facing equal penalties. The case underscores heightened judicial scrutiny of bail compliance—since 2022, courts require electronic monitoring and regular reporting for high-flight-risk defendants.

Safety Tip

Individuals on bail must notify courts of address changes and avoid unmonitored travel; consult legal aid (12348 hotline) before making major life decisions affecting case status.