Overseasidol.com — A shocking video titled “Nanjing Hong Jie” has gone viral on Chinese social media, sparking intense public outrage.
The video claims that a man from Nanjing pretended to be a woman online, lured hundreds of men into sexual encounters, and secretly recorded their interactions to distribute the footage online.
In response, the Jiangning District Police in Nanjing issued an official statement on July 8, 2025.
They confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified as Jiao, on July 5 after a victim reported their private video had been shared online.
While online rumors claimed the suspect was involved with 1,691 men, authorities stated that this figure is likely exaggerated.
The case is currently under further investigation.
This incident has caused not only moral shock but also raised serious legal concerns.
Under Articles 1032 and 1033 of the Civil Code of China, individuals have a protected right to privacy.
No person may record, invade, or disclose others’ private activities without consent.
Additionally, Articles 360 and 364 of the Criminal Law address the spread of pornography and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases as criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment.
A legal expert explained that even if prostitution is not confirmed, the suspect’s actions in filming and spreading intimate content without consent constitute a severe breach of privacy and may fall under laws against distributing obscene material.
If any material transaction took place, it could be treated as prostitution.
Should the suspect knowingly have a sexually transmitted disease and still engage in intercourse, it could qualify as a criminal offense for endangering public health.
