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China drink-driving suspect stages death with coffin, bogus burial to evade authorities

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A drink-driving suspect in Anyang, Henan province, faked his death with the help of his family to avoid prosecution and fled south. Prosecutors revealed the case, which gained widespread online attention. The suspect, surnamed Si, was arrested in January last year and had two prior convictions for drunk driving without a license. He was released on bail pending further proceedings.

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Family complicity in fake death

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In January last year, the man, surname Si, was arrested for drink-driving.

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A drink-driving suspect in central China faked his death with the help of his family to evade prosecution before fleeing south.

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  • Family complicity in fake death
  • Public outrage or curiosity evidenced by online attention

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A drink-driving suspect in central China faked his death with the help of his family to evade prosecution before fleeing south. Prosecutors in Anyang, Henan province, recently revealed the case to mainland media outlets, sparking widespread online attention. In January last year, the man, surname Si, was arrested for drink-driving.

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A drink-driving suspect in central China faked his death with the help of his family to evade prosecution before fleeing south.

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Prosecutors in Anyang, Henan province, recently revealed the case to mainland media outlets.

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The case sparked widespread online attention.

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In January last year, the man, surname Si, was arrested for drink-driving.

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He was released on bail.

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