Ministry of Public Security： Shut down or ban more than 10,000 online accounts for rumors and rumors.

Since the launch of the special campaign to crack down on online rumors, the network security department of the public security organs throughout the country has adhered to the problem orientation, adhered to the working idea of "opening the way and promoting governance by cracking down", and adhered to the combination of cracking down according to law and comprehensive rectification, and has always maintained a high-pressure situation against online rumors and achieved initial results. Up to now, the public security organs have investigated more than 1,600 cases of online rumors, cleared up more than 420,000 pieces of online rumor information, shut down or banned more than 10,000 online accounts that spread rumors and rumors, and investigated and punished netizens who spread rumors and rumors according to law. The Ministry of Public Security today announced the second batch of 10 typical cases of special operations.

In recent years, some self-media practitioners have fabricated and disseminated online rumors under the guise of social hot events, and some even openly wrote, directed and acted on the Internet, making false cases out of nothing, so as to attract powder and drain, and make illegal profits; Some website companies fail to implement the main responsibility of network security, allowing network rumors to spread widely on their platforms, causing adverse social impact; Some "network water army" gangs frequently intervene and maliciously speculate on related cases, and by fabricating and spreading false information, they "create hot spots", "rub heat" and "bring rhythm" to achieve the purposes of profit-making and extortion. Relevant illegal acts disrupt the order of cyberspace and social public order, which are not only suspected of violating the relevant provisions of the Law on Public Security Administration Punishment, but also may constitute crimes such as fabricating and spreading false information, provoking troubles and extortion.

The relevant person in charge of the Network Security Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security said that the network security department of the public security organ will always adhere to the people-centered development thought, closely combine with the study and implementation of the theme education of Socialism with Chinese characteristics Thought of the Supreme Leader in the new era, continue to further promote the special action to crack down on and rectify network rumors, resolutely curb the high-frequency trend of network rumors, effectively create a clear network space, and safeguard national political security and overall social stability. At the same time, please keep in mind that "the Internet is not a place of extra-legality", strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations, consciously regulate personal online words and deeds, and achieve "don’t believe in rumors, don’t spread rumors, and work together to maintain cyberspace order.

The second batch of 10 typical cases of public security organs cracking down on and rectifying network rumors

1, Shandong public security organs to detect Zhang Moumou and others extortion case.Since March, 2023, three people, including Zhang Moumou, Shandong Province, have operated a number of "Internet V" accounts (with millions of fans), specially fabricating and publishing false information about relevant units or individuals, and using multiple accounts to forward comments to each other for speculation, taking the opportunity to extort money from the injured units and individuals, seriously disrupting public order and causing adverse social impact. According to the investigation by the public security organs in Liaocheng, Shandong Province, it has been verified that the gang committed seven crimes. At present, the public security organs have taken criminal compulsory measures against three suspects.

2. Guangdong public security organs investigated and dealt with Chen’s online rumor case of "being kidnapped for a ransom of 500,000 yuan" according to law.In April, 2023, in order to attract traffic and quickly increase his popularity, Chen in Guangdong wrote, directed and performed a video of "I was kidnapped" and the kidnapper "demanded a ransom of 500,000 yuan" in a certain place in Shenzhen, Guangdong. After the release of related videos, it quickly triggered a large-scale spread, seriously disrupting public order and causing adverse social impact. After investigation by the public security organs in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, Chen confessed to the illegal act. At present, the public security organs have taken criminal compulsory measures against Chen in accordance with the law, and taken gag measures against his rumored online account.

3. Hunan public security organs shall impose administrative penalties on a short video platform that fails to fulfill the obligation of network information security management and causes widespread spread of network rumors.In April, 2023, a piece of rumor information that has been officially rumored spread widely on a short video platform in Hunan, with a cumulative broadcast of more than 2.06 million times and forwarded and shared more than 83,000 times, causing adverse social impact. According to the investigation by the public security organs in Changsha, Hunan Province, the short video platform has spread widely because of the imperfect network security management system. At present, according to the relevant provisions of the Cyber Security Law of the People’s Republic of China, the public security organs have imposed an administrative penalty of ordering rectification and an administrative fine of 100,000 yuan on the short video platform.

4. Jilin public security organs investigated and dealt with online rumors such as "son-in-law killed his wife’s family because of family conflicts" fabricated by Song.In May, 2023, Song of Jilin made up and published rumors on the online platform, such as "the son-in-law killed his wife’s family of three because of family conflicts" and "the man came back to petition to kill the village official’s family of six". The related rumors spread in a certain range in the local area, causing adverse social impact and disrupting social public order. Song accumulated more than 100,000 people through the above rumors. After investigation by the public security organs in Siping, Jilin, Song confessed to the illegal act. At present, the public security organs have imposed administrative detention on Song for 7 days according to law, and taken measures to shut down his rumored online account.

5. Heilongjiang public security organs investigated and dealt with Chen’s online rumor case of "three people were killed in a serial murder case in the community" according to law.In May, 2023, in order to gain attention and attract traffic, Chen Moumou of Heilongjiang Province made up and published the rumor information that "three people died in a serial homicide in a community" on a network platform, knowing that "two people were slightly injured in a fight in a community in Qitaihe, Heilongjiang Province", which caused adverse social impact and disrupted social public order. After investigation by the public security organs of Qitaihe River in Heilongjiang Province, Chen confessed to the illegal act. At present, the public security organs have imposed administrative penalties on Chen in accordance with the law and taken measures to shut down his rumored online account.

6. The public security organs in Yunnan and Henan investigated and dealt with the online rumor case that Zhao Moumou and Cao Moumou fabricated "Female online celebrity went to North Myanmar to show her love and was threatened not to return to China".In May, 2023, Zhao Moumou in Jilin (72,000 fans) and Cao Moumou in Henan (952,000 fans) made up and published rumors such as "online celebrity, a female from Henan, was stranded in North Myanmar to show her love" and "People can’t go back to China in Myanmar" when they were broadcast live on a short video platform in Ruili, Yunnan. The rumor information was widely forwarded, causing adverse social impact. After investigation by public security organs in Yunnan and Henan, Zhao and Cao confessed to the illegal acts. At present, the public security organs have imposed administrative detention on Zhao Moumou and Cao Moumou respectively according to law, and have taken measures to shut down their rumored online accounts.

7. Inner Mongolia public security organs investigated and dealt with Wang’s fabrication according to law: "On the day of the college entrance examination, students were killed!" Internet rumor case.In June 2023, in order to gain attention, suck powder and drain, and earn commissions, Wang of Inner Mongolia fabricated and published "On the day of the college entrance examination, students were killed!" The rumor information has caused a certain range of spread and spread, causing adverse effects. After investigation by Tongliao Public Security Bureau in Inner Mongolia, Wang confessed to the illegal act. At present, the public security organs have imposed administrative detention on Wang for 10 days according to law, and taken measures to shut down his rumored online account.

8. Shanxi public security organs investigated and dealt with Tian Moumou’s online rumor case of "female kindergarten teachers feeding contraceptives to kindergarten boys" according to law.In June, 2023, in order to attract attention, Shanxi Tian Moumou fabricated and published the rumor information that "female kindergarten teachers feed contraceptives to kindergarten boys" on a website platform, which triggered a wide spread and caused adverse social impact. After investigation by the public security organs in Taiyuan, Shanxi, Tian confessed to the illegal act. At present, the public security organs have taken criminal compulsory measures against Tian Moumou according to law and taken measures to shut down his rumored online account.

9. Jiangsu public security organs investigated and dealt with Wu Moumou’s online rumor that "primary school students were killed by teachers" according to law.In June 2023, in order to gain attention, Jiangsu Wu Moumou fabricated and published the rumor information that "a fourth-grade student in a primary school died unfortunately and was killed by a teacher" on the online platform, which triggered widespread spread and caused adverse social impact. After investigation by the public security organs in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, Wu confessed to the illegal act. At present, the public security organs have taken criminal compulsory measures against Wu Moumou according to law and taken measures to shut down his rumored online account.

10. Zhejiang public security organs cracked the case of Zhang Moumou and others fabricating online rumors for illegal profit.In June, 2023, a science and technology network company used a large number of online platform accounts purchased to automatically generate false videos by using artificial intelligence software, and fabricated and published 21 pieces of rumor information such as "A major fire broke out in Shangyu Chemical Plant in Shaoxing" on the online platform, and related rumors were played more than 1.61 million times. According to the investigation by the public security organs in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, Zhang Moumou, the legal person, Chen Moumou, the shareholder, and Tang Moumou, the employee of the technology network company, confessed to the illegal acts. At present, the public security organs have taken criminal compulsory measures against Zhang Moumou and other three people according to law, seizing 21 electronic devices involved in the case and shutting down more than 300 online accounts for rumors.