China: A man disguised as a woman deceived hundreds and recorded his sexual encounters

The authorities of the city of Nanjing, China, confirmed the arrest of Jiao Moumou, a 38-year-old citizen accused of recording and distributing pornographic material without consent, posing as a woman under the false name "Sister Hong". The case sparked a strong public reaction both inside and outside the Asian country, revealing a phenomenon of sexual perversion and manipulation through the use of social networks.

Under this fictitious identity, Moumou arranged meetings with men in the same apartment, where he recorded the intimate encounters without authorization and then distributed the videos through Douyin and other platforms. The individual, who presented himself with a wig, excessive makeup, and women's clothing, deceived dozens of victims who did not know they were being filmed.

Some of these recordings exposed ordinary citizens, such as university students, office workers, and fitness trainers, seriously affecting their privacy and even their family relationships.

The placement of hidden cameras in Jiao Moumou's apartment to record sexual encounters without consent constitutes a direct violation of the victims' privacy. According to the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) of China, in effect since November 2021, the processing of personal data—such as images or recordings—requires the explicit consent of the individual involved (Article 31).

Without such authorization, the recordings made represent a clear violation of the current regulations on privacy and data protection.

The incident was initially reported by media outlets in Hong Kong and Thailand, and later went viral through the social network X (formerly Twitter), where it was claimed that the number of victims had reached 1,600. However, the Nanjing Public Security Bureau reported on June 7 that the actual number is 237 people.

The majority of those involved were completely unaware of the nature of the setup and the use of their images for sexual entertainment and digital virality.

One of the complainants, a fitness influencer, stated:"I called the police, my life is a mess, and I'm ready to leave Nanjing and move to another city". His testimony was key to initiating the investigation and apprehending the perpetrator.

On networks such as Weibo, the videos have already accumulated more than 200 million views, accompanied by a wave of memes, satirical content with artificial intelligence, and even marketing campaigns that used the character's image to market products.

The authorities continue the investigation into the real scope of the recordings, while voices calling for harsher penalties against sexual crimes disguised as "self-perceived" practices or impersonations are multiplying.

Moumou remains in custody and faces charges for the distribution of pornography and violation of privacy, while his criminal liability is being analyzed under current legislation.