Women who participate in illegal pyramid selling: voices from female rural migrant offenders in China

Shen, Anqi (2020) Women who participate in illegal pyramid selling: voices from female rural migrant offenders in China. Asian Journal of Criminology, 51 (2). pp. 91-107. ISSN 1871-0131

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Abstract

Mainly through a case study, this article examines Chinese women’s involvement in one form of organised crime—illegal pyramid selling—which is increasingly prevalent among female offenders in recent years in China. The article discusses the socioeconomic context to situate the findings and introduces the research methods and data. It then details the case study discussing the following: first, the nature of pyramid schemes and the Chinese law concerning the illicit business; second, migrant women’s entry into illegal pyramid selling and their motives; and third, the roles that women play in the criminal operations. In addition, women’s gains and losses as a result of participation in the crime are explored. Finally, it concludes the article by highlighting the empirical evidence presented and offers implications of the research.

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