Chinese Man Boasts of $25 Million Gift from Grandma, But Truth Turns Out Different
A young man was arrested in China for making up a story about a generous gift from his grandmother.
He bragged to his followers on his personal blog that he received 180 million yuan (about 25 million dollars) for his birthday, but the truth turned out to be completely different.
The man posted footage online of himself showing off expensive cars, jewelry and antiques, the SCMP publication emphasizes.
He claimed that all this luxury came from a gift from his grandmother. He also said that a relative gave him 180 million yuan as a gift for his 20th birthday.
When the veracity of his words began to be doubted, the man posted a screenshot of a bank account with an impressive sum.
In addition, he published a letter about the alleged high status of a member of his family.
Guizhou Provincial Police investigated the man's luxurious lifestyle and found that he had fabricated everything.
The young man made up this story to attract subscribers and make money through online games.
Police arrested the man for violating public order and cyberspace rules.
For reference
A gift is a thing that the giver gives to the recipient of the gift free of charge and into full ownership.
