Tax Evasion

An ancient Chinese case where a retainer's refusal to pay taxes led to capital punishment.

The Case of Zhao She Executing Lord Pingyuan's Retainer
  1. The Case of Zhao She Executing Lord Pingyuan's Retainer
  2. Jurisdiction: State of Zhao, China (Warring States period) (Circa 271 BC, during the reign of King Huiwen of Zhao)
  3. Original Case: Zhao She Kills the Retainer of Lord Pingyuan
  4. Key Figures: Zhao She (tax collector), Lord Pingyuan (Zhao Sheng, noble brother of the king), the steward (head retainer of Lord Pingyuan), King Huiwen of Zhao
  5. Case Tags: Tax Evasion;Capital Punishment;Noble Privilege;Rule of Law
Snow Crab Smuggling and Customs Fraud Case
  1. Snow Crab Smuggling and Customs Fraud Case
  2. Jurisdiction: South Korea (2026-05-15)
  3. Original Case: 통관 전 대게 62톤 '밀실'로 빼돌린 업자… 징역 6년 확정
  4. Key Figures: Unnamed seafood importer (defendant)
  5. Case Tags: Customs Fraud;Smuggling;Tax Evasion;Organized Economic Crime