Fake lawyer sentenced to over 3 years for inheritance fraud

A man who falsely presented himself as a lawyer on Facebook has been sentenced to three years and two months in prison for fraud and forgery. Mr. Chen deceived victims by claiming he could fabricate debts to contest inheritance claims, ultimately forging a 5.4 million NT dollar promissory note.

Operating with his girlfriend, who acted as his assistant, Chen targeted individuals seeking help online for various disputes, including inheritance division, personal injury, and child custody battles. He charged fees ranging from several thousand to 10,000 NT dollars for drafting legal documents, preying on people's trust in legal professionals.

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Thank God for the big glove.

The most significant case involved a Ms. Lai, who sought Chen's help with an inheritance dispute. Believing his proposal to create fake debts, she paid him 212,000 NT dollars. To maintain the deception, Chen forged documents using the personal information of an unrelated third party, issuing a fake promissory note to Lai as collateral for the fabricated debt.

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The funniest bit for the rest of the season would be Roki Sasaki getting a slightly bigger glove each time he starts.

When Lai grew suspicious due to delays and evasiveness from Chen, she investigated and discovered the fraud. She cooperated with police, arranging to meet Chen at the Tainan High-Speed Rail station to pay a final installment of 39,000 NT dollars. Officers apprehended Chen during the transaction, seizing his phone and related documents.

The court found Chen exploited public trust in the legal system. It noted his actions harmed the rights of the individual whose information was misused and damaged market credit. Considering his motives and the amount defrauded, and that he did not reach a settlement with victims, the judge imposed the sentence and ordered the confiscation of criminal proceeds and forged documents.

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I think it's just because my face has gotten smaller, so the glove looks bigger.