New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- A Chinese woman has avoided jail for years by repeatedly becoming pregnant. The woman, using the name Chen Hong, was sentenced to five years for fraud in Shanxi in December 2020. However, she never actually served time.

Instead, she gave birth to three children with one man over four years. Under Chinese law, women who are pregnant or nursing can serve their sentence outside prison. It is usually done at home or in a hospital, with supervision by local authorities.

They must provide medical or pregnancy reports every three months, and inspections are carried out regularly. The South China Morning Post reported that, after years of evasion, Chen had finally been brought to justice.

In May 2025, an inspection showed...