Guang Zhou Ri Bao·2025-12-25 13:08Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the illegal activities of individuals exploiting e-commerce platforms for personal gain, specifically through fraudulent refund schemes, which ultimately led to severe legal consequences for the perpetrators [1][4][8]. Group 1: Fraudulent Activities - The individuals, identified as Lai and Xie, engaged in a scheme on JD.com where they purchased items with gifts, only to refuse the main products upon delivery, thus obtaining refunds while keeping the gifts [1][2]. - From 2024, this group executed 5,620 fraudulent orders using 35 different accounts, primarily utilizing fake phone numbers for delivery [2]. Group 2: Legal Consequences - Lai and Xie were sentenced to over ten years in prison for their actions, with fines of 50,000 RMB each, and were ordered to repay approximately 1,029,296.7 RMB to JD.com [4][8]. - The court found their actions to be a significant violation of the law, constituting fraud due to the large scale of their operations, which involved over 45,722 items valued at approximately 1,499,061 RMB [4][6]. Group 3: E-commerce Platform Response - JD.com has implemented measures to improve its refund processes and monitor for unusual activities to prevent similar fraudulent behaviors in the future [3][8]. - The platform has actively participated in combating illegal activities related to "sheep shearing" schemes, reporting over a hundred cases to law enforcement in 2025 alone [3][5]. Group 4: Legal and Ethical Implications - Legal authorities emphasize that such fraudulent activities are not mere civil disputes but serious criminal offenses, warning consumers against exploiting loopholes in e-commerce systems [6][7]. - The case serves as a cautionary tale for those attempting to exploit e-commerce platforms, highlighting the severe penalties that can arise from such actions [8].