The shocking catfishing s*x scandal that shook China is the Sister Hong scandal. A man, Jiao, posed as a woman, lured and filmed more than 100 men to have s*xual encounters with him and then posted the videos on paid websites online. Jiao has since been arrested, but further legal and public health revelations are being made about the case. Read on to know more.
Updates On The Sister Hong Case
Jiao, the 38-year-old suspect behind the viral persona, ‘Sister Hong,’ was officially detained on July 6 by Nanjing police in China. The man faces charges for illegally producing and distributing obscene content and violating individual privacy, both serious criminal offences in China. Chinese authorities are also currently considering more severe penalties for transmission of STDs, including HIV, which is linked to his actions.
The authorities have released no official victim count; however, it is believed that Sister Hong released over 1,000 videos with the victims. Public health concerns have also been paramount in this case, as over 230 victims have undergone STD screening through Nanjing’s CDC. Out of these, 3 cases of HIV have been confirmed. Though the police have not officially linked these with the Sister Hong case, free and confidential health services are now being offered across the city to potential victims.
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The Sister Hong Case broke out in early July when users on the Chinese platform Red Note, also known as Xiaohongshu, started to post commentary on the scandal, exposing the man. Videos of the victims with Jiao were circulated even on Telegram and YouTube, where the case eventually garnered global attention.
Despite the seriousness of the case, the internet’s response has continued to be insensitive. Memes, TikToks and cosplay challenges imitating Sister Hong’s look have flooded social media. Following the case, experts in China now warn that the Sister Hong case reflects a deeper crisis in the country’s society, like digital illiteracy, poor s*x education, and widespread emotional isolation.