CCTV News: According to the WeChat public account of the Cybersecurity Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, in order to effectively purify the network environment and effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the people, the network security departments of the public security organs severely crack down on illegal and criminal acts of fabricating and spreading online rumors in accordance with the law, and maintain a clear and harmonious cyberspace environment. Five typical cases of cracking down on and rectifying online rumors are now announced.

Case 1: Fabricating the rumor that "two people were stabbed to death in a hotel on Valentine's Day"

In February 2025, netizen Liang posted a video on a short video platform saying, "The two people were arrested on Valentine's Day hotel and were stabbed to death without breathing." After verification, Liang compiled and published the rumor information to attract attention and earn traffic, which disrupted public order. At present, the local public security organs have imposed administrative penalties on Liang in accordance with the law.

Case 2: Publishing a rumor statement as impersonating "Child Brother Father"

In January 2025, netizen Wu used an account nicknamed "Child Brother Father" to post a video saying "Thank you for your support and attention, my statement is as follows." After verification, in order to attract attention, Wu pretended to set off firecrackers in Sichuan and caused an explosion accident. The father of the child fabricated the rumors and disrupted public order. At present, the local public security organs have imposed administrative penalties on Wu in accordance with the law.

Case 3: Fabricating rumors of "being beaten on blind dates" and fabricating false police information

In February 2025, netizen Wang posted a video on a short video platform saying, "When he was on a blind date, he saw that the other party was young and beautiful, but he was told that he was the niece of the blind date, and he was beaten, and his uncle (the policeman) was here." After verification, Wang compiled and published the rumor information for gaining attention, fabricated police incidents, and disrupted public order. At present, the local public security organs have imposed administrative penalties on Wang in accordance with the law.

Case 4: Fabricating the rumor of "the most awesome household in Chongqing"

In February 2025, netizen Ma posted a video on a short video platform that claimed that "the most awesome household in Chongqing refused to move. The lion opened his mouth back then, but now he regretted it." After verification, the building is a legally registered religious activity venue and is not a nail household. Ma compiled and published the rumor information to attract fans and attract traffic, causing adverse effects. At present, the local public security organs have imposed administrative penalties on Ma in accordance with the law.

Case 5: Fabricating the rumor that "the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has been owed half a year's salary"

In January 2025, netizen Ji Moumou released on a short video platform that "the official editor of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has been owed more than half a year's salary." After verification, Ji Moumou compiled and published relevant rumor information in order to gain attention, causing adverse social impact. At present, the local public security organs have imposed administrative penalties on Ji Moumou in accordance with the law.

Police reminds

The Internet is boundless and the law is bounded

The Internet is not an illegal place

Please abide by laws and regulations

Standard online behavior

Do not spread rumors, spread rumors, or believe rumors

Consciously resist online rumors