A man in southwestern China who broke a bone in his girlfriend’s chest during a prank staged a car accident and used her injuries to claim an insurance payout.

The couple was recently arrested, bringing the case to light.

According to mainland media outlet, Hongxing News, a man surnamed Wang from Panzhihua in Sichuan province had been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, surnamed Lan.

It was not uncommon for the pair to argue.

In June 2024, while playing outside a relative’s home, Wang jumped onto Lan’s back and asked her to carry him.