In a shocking case that highlights the extremes of parental disputes, a 20-year-old man allegedly threatened his father with a knife during a heated argument over a missing e-vaporiser.

The incident unfolded after the young man, unable to locate his vape at home, confronted his 57-year-old father. When the father denied any knowledge of the vape's whereabouts, the son reportedly retrieved a 20cm-long knife from the kitchen and menaced his dad.

According to reports, the confrontation escalated quickly. The son allegedly held the knife so close that it hovered just a few centimeters away from his father's head while yelling, "Who do you think I am? Do you think I don’t dare?" The furious son also pushed his father, escalating the physical intimidation.

As a consequence, the young man has been charged with multiple offenses, including intimidation, assault, and fraud under the Computer Misuse Act. He pleaded guilty to two of the charges during a court appearance on September 17, with the rest being considered during sentencing.

But that wasn’t all. In a bizarre twist, this young man was also implicated in a financial scandal involving over $3.5 million. Allegedly, he opened a business account at the behest of a friend and provided access and login details. Within just two weeks in June 2023, the account received a staggering $3.58 million, with a significant chunk stemming from phishing scams.

The defendant told the court his friend had promised him he could "quickly get rich" through these transactions, leading him down a path of illegal activity.

The prosecution painted a picture of a recurring offender, revealing that this is not his first brush with the law—he has previously been warned by police and even sent to a youth rehabilitation center but managed to abscond.

Court proceedings are set to continue on October 29, with reports ordered on the suitability for probation and reformative training. This case serves as a stark reminder of how family conflicts can spiral out of control and lead to serious legal troubles.