Yang Lanlan s $18,000 Fashion Show Standoff with Police

On January 21, Yang Lanlan reported to the police station. (Video screenshot)

[People News] Recently, the saga of 'true and false Yang Lanlan' has left media outlets and onlookers worldwide astonished. Following the emergence of body double allegations, Yang Lanlan made a glamorous appearance at the police station a few days ago. Was it truly her on the runway, or was it a 'fake' hired for a substantial fee? Even more strangely, Yang Lanlan later called the police claiming she needed protection. On January 30, the Yang Lanlan case was brought up again, but she did not attend, and her lawyer entered a not guilty plea to the two new charges presented by the prosecution.

Sixth Court Hearing Denies New Charges

This marks the sixth court hearing in the Yang Lanlan case. In response to the two serious charges added by the prosecution earlier: 'dangerous driving under the influence of alcohol causing serious bodily harm' and 'driving with a moderate alcohol concentration', the lawyer stated that they pleaded not guilty. Under the law, if these charges are upheld, the maximum penalty could be 7 years in prison, or even more severe.

Just as in her last court appearance, where Yang Lanlan was present, she has once again gone missing this time. When asked by a New Tang Dynasty reporter about the claim that 'Yang Lanlan used a body double', the lawyer denied it once more.

According to bail regulations, Yang Lanlan is required to personally report to the Rose Bay police station every Wednesday between 8 AM and 8 PM.

On January 14, an astonishing event took place. A young Asian woman arrived at the Rose Bay police station to check in, claiming to be "Yang Lanlan." However, as she was about to get into a Rolls-Royce after leaving the station, a reporter from the Daily Mail stopped her and asked, "Are you really Lanlan?" To everyone's surprise, she responded, "I am someone else." She even told the reporter that the luxury car did not belong to her.

The news sent shockwaves across the internet! Speculation ran rampant: Could it be that Yang Lanlan, while on bail, had the audacity to hire a "stand-in" to help her check in? Her lawyer vehemently denied this, insisting that it was indeed her every time she reported in. Nevertheless, doubts about her true identity lingered.

Fashion Show and Confrontation with Police

In light of the "stand-in rumour," when Yang Lanlan reappeared to check in on January 21, the police instituted an unprecedentedly rigorous verification process.

On that day, Yang Lanlan maintained an exceptionally high-profile presence. She did not appear to be involved in a legal case; instead, she looked like she was strutting down a fashion runway. According to a "wardrobe list" compiled by the Daily Mail, her outfit was essentially a mobile showcase of luxury brands, valued at a total of 18,000 Australian dollars.

A Chanel tweed coat valued at 12,000 Australian dollars was paired with ripped denim shorts; Chanel high heels costing 1,830 Australian dollars; a Celine fisherman hat priced at 1,499 Australian dollars; and a Chanel brooch worth 1,490 Australian dollars. Despite her extravagant outfit, she wore a mask and sunglasses throughout, completely hiding her face. Upon entering the police station, officers required her to remove her hat and mask to verify her identity, and only after confirming it was indeed her did they allow her to leave.

I thought the situation had concluded, but half an hour later, something even more intriguing occurred. She arrived at another police station—the Glibber Police Station—in a Tesla, expressing concerns for her safety and seeking police assistance.

When the sheriff approached her vehicle to initiate a conversation, Yang Lanlan only lowered the window slightly. The sheriff, visibly frustrated, remarked, 'Can I see your face? With you blocking like this, how do I know who I'm talking to? You could be anyone!' The standoff lasted for quite some time, and eventually, Yang Lanlan had to exit the vehicle and enter the police station to present her identification.

Yang Lanlan reported to the Glibber Police Station. (Video screenshot)

Dressed so flamboyantly yet discreetly concealing her face, what exactly is Yang Lanlan up to with such contradictory behaviour?

Some netizens speculate that this individual is not Yang Lanlan but rather a stand-in, based on her walking posture. However, how did she manage to get past the police station? If this person is indeed Yang Lanlan, her lawyer has stated that she suffers from media phobia, yet she dresses so flamboyantly—doesn't that seem like an attempt to attract media attention? Nevertheless, given Yang Lanlan's financial resources and enigmatic background, it wouldn't be difficult for her to arrange for a stand-in. Unless the stand-in's genetic makeup is analysed, it would be challenging to discern anything from her behavior or speech. Some even suggest that since the car accident, the person who returned to the police station may no longer be the real Yang Lanlan.

Why has a seemingly ordinary traffic accident garnered such extensive attention? In addition to the ideas of a 'stand-in' and 'celebrity', there are numerous rumors regarding Yang Lanlan's background. She is not only said to possess incredible wealth, but it is also rumoured that she has a unique background, being a descendant of high-ranking officials in the Chinese Communist Party, and even speculated to be the illegitimate daughter of Xi Jinping.

The Yang Lanlan case is set to be heard again on March 31. What is she gambling on by denying all charges? With her formidable legal team, she aims to leverage the current legal procedures, prolong the process, uncover any procedural errors, and ultimately evade legal consequences.

(First published by People News)