Even if they paid for the bride, if they were forced to engage, they would be sentenced to three years in prison
Apr 17, 2025
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It is a natural result, but many Chinese people were interested in the outcome of the trial on the case called 'engagement rape'.
According to Chinese media, including Jimu News, on the 16th, the Da Tung Intermediate People's Court in Shaanxi Province maintained a three-year prison sentence for Mr. Simo, who is suspected of sexual assault.
Earlier on January 30, 2023, Si met victim A through a marriage introduction company.
The two had an engagement ceremony on May 1 of the same year, and Mr. Si, who handed over 100,000 yuan (about 1.4 million won) for the bride and gifts, tried to have sex with A the next day.
The woman strongly and explicitly rejected premarital sex and tried to run away from the room, but Si was forced to have sex.
He took away a woman's cell phone and imprisoned her not to go outside.
Afterwards, Si, who was arrested on a police report, handed over the price of the bride and claimed that she was already engaged, and that it was not a crime of rape.
However, the first trial court sentenced Si to three years in prison, saying the crime was clear. The court added that it imposed a relatively low sentence in consideration of the fact that it actively responded to the investigation.
After the first trial, Mr. Shi appealed.
However, the second trial court also maintained the first trial sentence, saying sexual assault against a woman's will is correct.
Meanwhile, in China, there is a 'bride value' called 'Chairi' (marriage participation).
It is said that the groom usually pays from 10,000 yuan (about 1.94 million won) to as much as 1 million yuan (about 194 million won) to the bride's family.
Some criticize it as actually 'trade marriage', but it is one of the old marriage customs and does not disappear easily.
Reporter Jang Jong-ho bellho@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
