‘Young Hero’ of Sichuan Earthquake Becomes a Swindler

A boy whose heroism in the great Sichuan earthquake in 2008 was manipulated by the Chinese regime recently went on trial for the crime of fraud, likely facing a prison sentence of over10 years.
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‘Young Hero’ of Sichuan Earthquake Becomes a Swindler
Lei Chunian stands in court with handcuffs during his trial for accusations of the “crimes of fraud, counterfeiting seals of state organs, and forging company seals” on Nov. 3, 2014. Lei was promoted as a "young hero" for saving classmates after the earthquake in Sichuan 2008. (Screenshot/West China Metropolis Daily)
11/6/2014
Updated:
11/7/2014