Chinese Outrage: Telegram Exploitation Scandal Unveiled
A scandal has erupted in China over the sharing of sexually exploitative images of women in encrypted Telegram chat groups. Chinese media revealed that these chat groups included more than 100,000 anonymous users, with some members selling images filmed using pinhole cameras. The incident has sparked outrage, legal questions, and demands for stronger regulations.
In a brewing scandal, Chinese media have uncovered the sharing of sexually exploitative images of women in encrypted Telegram chat groups, with participation from hundreds of thousands of anonymous users both in China and abroad.
Named 'MaskPark tree hole forum,' one of these chat groups was reportedly proliferating images of women taken secretly, often in public spaces like restrooms. The exposure has led to widespread outrage among Chinese netizens, fueling over 270 million views related to the incident on the country's social media platform, Weibo. Users compared the situation to South Korea's infamous 'Nth room' scandal.
Legal experts cite existing obscenity laws in China, but the encrypted nature of Telegram and offshore hosting complicate enforcement. Calls for stronger government oversight and new legislation to combat gender-based abuse online are escalating, as protection for victims remains inadequate.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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