Revenge Plot: Man Places Frenzied 'Cash on Delivery' Orders Under Friend's Name

The Liberty Times reports on a peculiar case of revenge in Nantou County, where a man resorted to a bizarre method of retaliation after a labor dispute with a friend. The article details how the accused, identified by the surname Chang, impersonated his friend, surnamed Li, to place numerous online orders using the "cash on delivery" option, aiming to inflict significant financial losses on Li.

The fraudulent orders included substantial quantities of items such as facial cleanser and high-priced goods like a 5-pound container of premium whey protein, costing nearly NT$3,000. The sheer volume and cost of these orders left the victim, Li, bewildered as he received packages he never ordered. Li's subsequent police report led to the investigation and identification of Chang as the perpetrator.

Chang confessed to his actions, admitting that he intended to "make the other person unable to pay for their purchases" out of spite. Despite his confession and the clear intent to cause harm, the court ultimately handed down a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. This leniency was granted after Chang reached a settlement and compensated Li, with the judge considering that Chang would likely learn from this experience and refrain from re-offending.

From a Taiwanese perspective, this case highlights a unique intersection of personal disputes and the misuse of digital platforms. While the act itself is criminal, the method of revenge – overwhelming someone with unwanted purchases – is particularly noteworthy and perhaps speaks to a certain ingenuity, albeit misdirected. The article, by focusing on the details of the orders and the motive for revenge, provides a narrative that is both cautionary and somewhat sensational. The Liberty Times, as a Taiwanese publication, frames this within the context of local crime and justice, emphasizing the legal outcome and the specific charges related to the illegal use of personal data. The resolution through settlement and a suspended sentence also reflects common practices within Taiwan's judicial system for non-violent offenses.