Driven by jealousy toward a female colleague, male doctor Mo schemed to force her out by framing her—dumping a box of vaccines she had brought back into a river. The vaccines, worth 6,218 yuan, were ruined, but Mo himself faced the consequences. Yesterday, the Youyang County Procuratorate approved his arrest on suspicion of intentional destruction of property.
Reduced income breeds resentment According to the procuratorate's investigation, Mo, 27, graduated from Fuling Medical College. During his three years at Daxi Town Health Center in Youyang County, his exceptional skills earned him unanimous praise from colleagues, quickly establishing him as a key medical staff member. But this harmony was short-lived—a woman's arrival shattered his peaceful life.In June 2008, to enhance medical services, the clinic assigned female colleague Luo to work alongside Mo in the outpatient department. While the saying goes "opposites attract," Luo's presence caused Mo "unbearable distress." Mo confessed that the clinic distributed bonuses based on workload. After Luo's arrival, his workload decreased, leading to a rapid decline in his income.Though Luo held only a technical college diploma, her solid professional skills and adept interpersonal abilities earned her widespread praise. "I felt increasingly isolated by my colleagues," Mo admitted. Over time, his jealousy spiraled out of control. Yet his introverted nature prevented him from seeking resolution.The opportunity arose quickly. On the morning of February 4, 2009, Luo went to the county hospital to retrieve a box of vaccines. Rushing to leave work, she forgot to lock the vaccines in the cabinet. Mo, being observant, noticed Luo's oversight. Around 10 p.m. that night, Mo pretended to go to the office to look for something, stole the vaccines, and threw them into the You River."Whoever takes something back is responsible if it goes missing!" Mo declared, gleefully anticipating Luo's departure. But Luo reported the incident to the police. After a two-week investigation, officers placed handcuffs on Mo. The prosecuting attorney handling the case warned that Mo's criminal attempt to "push out" a colleague ultimately proved counterproductive.Workplace friction is inevitable, but colleagues should carefully consider appropriate ways to resolve issues without breaking the law. Jealousy at Play "With only two people in the office, wouldn't it be easy to uncover the truth?" Zhang Jing, a resident of Nanping, deemed Mo's plan "naive" and his actions overly extreme. If the discarded vaccines had been urgently needed, the consequences could have been disastrous. "He was so foolish!"Ms. Zheng, a resident of Yangjiaping, stated that while Mo's jealousy was understandable, he clearly lacked legal awareness and social skills. Yang Fahui, Director of the Chongqing Psychological Crisis Intervention Center, noted that feeling uneasy when others outperform oneself is a common human emotion. However, Mo's transformation of ordinary jealousy into retaliatory actions may indicate mild psychological issues.Director Yang noted that in intense workplace competition, many face dual pressures from work and life, leaving their mental health in a suboptimal state. To alleviate stress, citizens can try the following methods: 1. Regularly communicate with friends and family to vent frustrations; 2. Engage in vigorous or competitive sports; 3. Seek consultation with psychological experts when appropriate.