Chinese man flaunts cash online; envious ex-colleague disguises as woman, steals US$10,500

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yating YangJanuary 20, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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A man in Xiamen, China, surnamed Xu, was arrested in April 2024 for stealing approximately $10,500 from his former colleague, surnamed Yang. Xu was motivated by envy after seeing a video posted online by Yang flaunting his cash savings. Knowing Yang kept cash at home, Xu disguised himself as a woman by wearing a wig, skirt, and stockings to avoid recognition. He then took a taxi to Yang's residence, gained entry by finding a hidden key in a shoe cabinet, and stole the money. Police apprehended Xu after reviewing surveillance footage from Yang's home. The Huli District People’s Procuratorate is handling the residential theft case.

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Xiamen 50% Fujian province 50% Huli District People’s Procuratorate 60% Yang ×470% Xu ×780% China 90%

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theft 90% cash 80% disguise 80% envy 70% residential theft 60% social media 60% china 50% crime 50%

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