Chinese woman holds 16 corporate jobs for three years without showing up

A Chinese woman, identified only as Guan Yue under a pseudonym, was recently exposed for a remarkable three-year involvement in a complex labor-fraud operation, as reported by local media. 

Guan Yue’s participation encompassed maintaining 16 distinct corporate positions without physically attending any of them, contributing to a staggering labour-fraud scheme valued at nearly $7 million, according to China’s state-owned newspaper, Xinmin.

The report detailed Guan’s meticulous record-keeping, in which she meticulously documented each hiring opportunity on paper. During job interviews, she would post images from these interviews on her company’s internal communication channels, misleading colleagues by implying client meetings. 

As the volume of job offers exceeded her capacity, Guan would delegate these positions to acquaintances, earning a commission in the process. It’s important to note that Insider was unable to independently verify the details of this extensive investigation.

Xinmin highlighted the pervasive nature of such labour fraud in China, with an estimated 700–800 organised groups regularly exploiting multiple job opportunities from employers. These groups have honed their skills in securing employment, mastering the art of interviews, and presenting impressive, albeit fraudulent, resumes.

Remarkably, when their deception is exposed, these cases are seldom treated as criminal offences; instead, they are typically resolved through employment law channels, a system these groups have become increasingly adept at navigating. 

In a notable instance, one of these groups successfully infiltrated a company, placing a member in the role of HR representative, who subsequently hired the rest of the group, as disclosed by the newspaper.