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Envious Thief Disguises as Woman to Steal Colleague's Cash

1/20/2026

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Story summary

Xu stole cash from his former colleague Yang after envying Yang's wealth shown on social media.
He disguised himself as a woman, buying a wig and women's clothing to avoid detection.
In April 2024, Xu broke into Yang's home through a stairwell window, a case handled by the Huli District People’s Procuratorate.
He found a hidden key in a shoe cabinet.
Xu was arrested after police reviewed surveillance footage.

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Story summary

Xu stole cash from his former colleague Yang after envying Yang's wealth shown on social media.
He disguised himself as a woman, buying a wig and women's clothing to avoid detection.
In April 2024, Xu broke into Yang's home through a stairwell window, a case handled by the Huli District People’s Procuratorate.
He found a hidden key in a shoe cabinet.
Xu was arrested after police reviewed surveillance footage.