Tax Evasion

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

1. The Case of Yang Pei Executing Cao Hong's Retainer for Tax Resistance

2. Jurisdiction: Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms China) (c. 200 (Jian'an era, 196–220))
3. Original Case: Yang Pei Zhu Sha Cao Hong Bin Ke Kang Shui An
4. DefendantsYang PeiPlaintiffsCao HongJudgesCao CaoInstitutionsChangshe CountyCao Cao's Government
5. Case Tags: Tax Evasion;Extrajudicial Execution;Aristocratic Privilege;Cao Cao's Legalism

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

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