Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Shanghai Man Arrested for Stealing to Fund International Travel
A man in Shanghai who works in human resources was caught stealing wallets to pay for his trips.
He took more than 120 trips in three years, going to many places in China and other countries.
He would take money and use credit cards from the wallets.
The police found out after someone who came for a job interview had their wallet stolen and the thief used their card.
The man said he loved to travel and meet new people.
He is now under investigation to see how much money he stole and how many people he took from.
A Shanghai man was arrested for stealing wallets to fund over 120 trips.
The man, identified as An, allegedly stole from several victims, including colleagues and people he encountered during travels.
An, a human resources employee with a monthly income of about 10,000 yuan, traveled extensively domestically and internationally.
The investigation began after a job applicant's missing wallet led to the discovery of An's use of stolen credit cards.
An admitted to the crimes, stating a passion for travel and encounters with others as motivations.
- Who
- A 25-year-old man surnamed An, employed in human resources.
- What
- A man was arrested for stealing wallets to fund extensive travels.
- When
- Over a period of three years.
- Where
- Shanghai, China, and various domestic and international locations.
- Why
- An confessed he has a passion for travel.
- Suspect's Name
- An
- Age
- 25
- Occupation
- Human Resources
- Monthly Income
- 10,000 yuan (approx. $1,400 USD)
- Number of Trips
- Over 120
- Countries Visited
- China and seven other countries
- Investigation Trigger
- Missing wallet of a job applicant