A Male Streamer Imprisoned for Over 600 Years
The incident involves Yin Shihang, a male streamer who has been sentenced to 630 years in prison for allegedly orchestrating a scam. This shocking news has sparked outrage among netizens in China, leading to intense discussions across major online platforms.
Specifically, Yin Shihang hosted a special livestream where he promoted a product with the intention of creating urgency and encouraging viewers to make purchases. This tactic reportedly helped the male streamer rake in $6 million (over 153 billion VND) in just five hours of streaming.
However, shortly after, the truth began to unravel when there were up to 230,000 reports from users accusing him of fraud. It turned out that many participants in his livestream were actors, and even the “female lead” was merely a hired performer, costing 100,000 yuan (about 350 million VND).
In light of this situation, the platform has made a decisive move by suspending Yin Shihang’s account for 630 years — a penalty that implies he will never have the chance to return to livestreaming throughout his life.
Should Livestream Platforms Implement Stricter Regulations Against Fraud?
Following the announcement of the suspension, Chinese netizens have been vocal about the necessity of implementing strict measures to prevent fraudulent activities on livestream platforms. Many believe that this incident highlights the urgent need for better regulations to combat scams effectively. However, there are also opinions suggesting that the 630-year suspension is more symbolic than practical. There should be additional measures to restore viewer trust in these platforms.
Yin Shihang’s case raises significant questions about the operational methods of many livestream platforms. It is clear that streamers can manipulate situations to generate massive revenue quickly without being caught immediately. The current content monitoring systems have shown their limitations, and these platforms must take full responsibility for the content presented.
Source: Sohu
