Hong Ty, also known as "Nanjing Hong Jiet," is a man who impersonated a woman to lure men into sexual encounters and secretly filmed them, intending to distribute or sell the videos for profit.
Tri Duong explained that he was forced to come forward because he could no longer endure the harassment, questioning, and criticism from the online community. He has reported the incident to the police, undergone testing for sexually transmitted diseases at a hospital, and announced his departure from Nanjing to escape public pressure.
"Please stop sharing the video, I'm begging you," he wrote.
Tri Duong's case is just the tip of the iceberg. After Nanjing police revealed the true identity of "Nanjing Hong Jiet" on 7/7, Chinese social media was in an uproar.
The perpetrator, a 38-year-old man surnamed Tieu, had relocated to Nanjing from another province. For years, he disguised himself as a woman using beauty filters and a fake voice to attract men for online chats. He would then arrange in-person meetings, offering them "free" encounters.
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Hong Ty was actually a man disguised as a woman to deceive men. Photo: 163 |
Hong Ty was actually a man disguised as a woman to deceive men. Photo: 163
Instead of asking for money, Hong Ty simply requested guests bring cooking oil, rice, fruit, or household items as gifts. This "free dating" model helped him avoid legal risks associated with prostitution and led many men to believe they had met a "simple, approachable" woman.
Inside his small, less than 10 m² rented room, Tieu installed hidden cameras, recording the entire proceedings. Selected videos were then uploaded to a private platform and sold at high prices.
The victims were primarily young men, ranging from university students and office workers to fitness trainers and even foreigners. Some videos showed men with attractive appearances, muscular physiques, and smart attire, which shocked netizens even more.
Despite the initial deception, some men agreed to continue the sexual encounter after discovering Hong Ty's true gender, either out of resignation or curiosity. This put them in a difficult position when they were secretly filmed, facing the risk of having their private images distributed without any recourse.
One victim who had previously supported Hong Ty was shocked to find a self-recorded video circulating online and subsequently filed a complaint. An investigation was launched, and Tieu's true identity was exposed.
Rumors circulated online suggesting there were nearly 1,700 victims, but the police dismissed this figure as misinformation.
Some netizens speculated about HIV transmission, but local authorities confirmed there was no evidence of Tieu having any infectious diseases. However, health experts warned that unsafe male-to-male sexual contact can increase the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
The biggest concern now is that videos without facial recognition processing are still being shared. Many men in the videos fear being identified, which could damage their reputations, careers, and personal lives. In some cases, engagements have been broken off after fiancees discovered the truth through the circulated images.
Experts are urging social media platforms to quickly remove the offending videos and advising people to be cautious in online relationships, especially when there are unusual signs or offers of free meetings.
Nhat Minh (According to Yahoo/163.com)
