Man Arrested for “Cheating” After Exceeding Game Purchases
Recently, a shocking incident has stirred up the online community in China. According to reports, a man named Da Li, living in Guangzhou, has been arrested after exceeding game purchases, demanding a refund of over 21,000 yuan (nearly 100 million dong). He claims that his “2-year-old son” accidentally made the purchases without his consent.
In his complaint, Da Li stated that his son, Xiao Li, had used his phone to make in-game purchases over a span of 7 months, starting from when the child was just 2 years and 11 months old, until he was nearly 4 years old. Da Li believes these purchases were illegal as they were made by a minor, and he requested the game publisher to refund the entire amount spent, which he described as “accidental purchases.”
However, after conducting an investigation, The People’s Court discovered numerous inconsistencies and contradictions in Da Li’s statements.
“Accidental” Purchases Lead to Serious Consequences
According to the court’s conclusions, evidence from the game account indicated that the purchases predominantly occurred during the late-night to early-morning hours. This raises suspicion, as it is rare for a 2-year-old to “accidentally” engage in such behavior. Notably, throughout the gaming sessions, the account frequently used phrases typically associated with adults.
Furthermore, the transaction history from the payment account showed multiple instances of the child accessing the internet. This further substantiates that the player was indeed an adult, and not a 2-3 year old child. From the collected evidence, the Guangzhou Internet Court determined that Da Li himself was the one who made the in-game purchases, using the excuse of his child “accidentally tapping the screen” to evade financial responsibility and exploit the consumer protection laws.
Due to this fraudulent behavior, the court ruled that Da Li had indeed committed an act of fraud, simultaneously issuing a fine of 10,000 yuan (nearly 40 million dong) for the fraudulent nature of his claims. His request for a refund was entirely dismissed.
In reality, the scenario of a child “accidentally” making game purchases is a recurring issue, often leading to significant troubles for parents. However, the adult’s intent to shift financial blame onto the child to recover losses caused by their own actions is not merely morally wrong but also constitutes a legal offense.
Source: Sohu
