The woman, surnamed Tang, in her 70s, was unmarried and childless when she got attracted to the stranger's 'kindness' online. The accused, identified as Mao, residing in northwestern China's ...

Mao gained Tang's trust through emotional stories, claiming personal hardships like cancer and family emergencies. Over time, he addressed her as "mum" and created a fabricated bond with her ...

Her niece, Jiang, discovered in 2022 that Tang had been transferring large sums of money to a stranger. Mao, who claimed to help peasants sell slow-moving products and assist people in need ...