CHINA: A man from eastern China was arrested for using more than 400 mobile phones to boost his chances of winning gifts during live streams, in a scheme that has left social media users both shocked
and intrigued., the suspect, known only by his surname Ma, was caught in August 2024 after a tip-off from an elderly passer-by who noticed unusual activity at a garage in a residential compound in Jiangsu province.
His goal was to increase his chances of winning “lucky bags”—random gift giveaways that require viewers to click a button to send a message in the hope of securing a prize.He reportedly earned between 10,000 and 20,000 yuan per month through his scheme. These accounts, which contained personal information, led to charges of infringing on personal data, a crime under Chinese law.
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