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TikToker fined nearly $9 million for spreading divisive regional content
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TikToker fined nearly $9 million for spreading divisive regional content

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A TikToker known as 'Khuê ơi dậy đi' was fined nearly $9 million Vietnamese dong for spreading false information.
  • The TikToker, Phan Trung K., made divisive comparisons between people from different regions of Vietnam.
  • Authorities are using the case to remind users to verify information before posting online.

Phan Trung K., the owner of the TikTok channel "Khuê ơi dậy đi," has been fined 8.75 million Vietnamese dong ($343) by the Phu Tho Provincial Police for spreading false and distorted information online. The 31-year-old was found to have posted videos containing biased comparisons of people from different regions of Vietnam, which authorities say created division and incited conflict within the online community.

K. thừa nhận đã đăng tải các video chứa thông tin sai sự thật, xuyên tạc nhằm mục đích thu hút sự chú ý của cộng đồng mạng, tăng tương tác và phát triển trang cá nhân.

— Phan Trung K.Admitting to posting false information to gain online attention and followers.

The account, which has over 182,000 followers, quickly gained millions of views and tens of thousands of comments after posting a video that drew comparisons between northerners and southerners regarding lifestyle, work habits, and socioeconomic conditions. The police identified Phan Trung K. after monitoring online activity and subsequently summoned him for questioning.

During the meeting, K. admitted to posting the misleading videos to attract attention, increase engagement, and grow his personal page. He acknowledged his wrongdoing after the police explained the nature and severity of his violations. K. has since removed the offending content and pledged not to repeat the offense.

người dân cần sử dụng mạng xã hội một cách thông minh, có trách nhiệm, đặc biệt cần kiểm chứng thông tin trước khi đăng tải, chia sẻ.

— Phu Tho Provincial PoliceAdvising the public on responsible social media use and information verification.

Following the incident, the Phu Tho Provincial Police issued a reminder to the public about the responsible use of social media. They urged users to verify information before sharing and to refrain from posting or disseminating false, distorted, or divisive content that could harm public order and security. The authorities aim to foster a healthy, safe, and civilized online environment.

Không đăng tải, phát tán thông tin sai sự thật, xuyên tạc, kích động chia rẽ vùng miền hoặc gây ảnh hưởng đến an ninh, trật tự, để góp phần xây dựng môi trường mạng lành mạnh, an toàn và văn minh.

— Phu Tho Provincial PoliceWarning against spreading false, distorted, or divisive information online.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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