A Chinese man has been sentenced to death for the allegedly calculated murder of his wife in a “disgusting” scheme to collect insurance money, which local media states he intended to spend on prostitutes and debt payments.
Authorities explained how the 47-year-old man, identified only by his surname Li, pushed his wife into the sea from a ferry. He reportedly hoped to convince the police that her death was an accident and claim a massive payout.
Investigators concluded that the plan began in October 2020, just two months after marrying his wife, whom he met at a restaurant he owned. Li had taken out four life insurance policies in her name, making himself the sole beneficiary for 12 million yuan ($1.65 million).
