A university student blackmailed her roommates into becoming fat.
Li Jiao of Hefei city, China convinced her five roommates she was the daughter of a gangster boss who would make them “disappear” unless they did exactly as she said.
Li demanded Qing Qing put on 33lbs in one month. When Qing failed, Li banned her from washing her face for three months.
She went on to force her other roommates to pile on weight, and demanded £800 for cosmetic surgery and slimming aids.
She also threatened to sell her flatmates into prostitution unless they gave her money.
Li has been charged with blackmail and reportedly told police she made up her gangland connection for “fun”.