The situation: someone buys or uses a forged document — a work permit, a diploma, an invoice — to smooth some procedure.
Applicable law: the Criminal Law (刑法) criminalises fraud (诈骗) and forging or using forged official documents (伪造/使用伪造的国家机关证件). These are crimes, not minor administrative infractions.
Typical outcome: criminal liability that can include imprisonment and a fine; for foreigners, deportation and a later entry ban are commonly added.
🚔 Fights, theft, forgery · Awareness case
Forged documents or fraud — the consequences · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: 刑法（诈骗 / 伪造证件）
Buying or using forged papers (a permit, diploma, invoice) and what follows.
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
Lesson: never buy or use a forged document, however tempting a "quick fix" it seems. The legal route is slower but protects you; a forged paper turns a small administrative problem into a criminal case with consequences that last years.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026