Rebirth: Starting with 10 Billion Us Dollars

140: Chapter 140 The net of justice is wide, and the will of the people is with you.The influencers who led the way in editing videos out of context were criminally detained;

The gangs behind the scenes who hired Water Army to manipulate public opinion were caught in one fell swoop;

All accounts that smeared Tianxing were permanently banned, and their content was completely cleared.

Immediately after, the local police and judicial departments released a detailed case bulletin, strictly punishing these individuals for spreading rumors and causing trouble according to the law:

The involved influencers and Water Army gangs fabricated false disaster information and maliciously smeared disaster relief enterprises during the critical period of earthquake relief, violating Article 291-1, Paragraph 2 of the Criminal Law:

The crime of fabricating and intentionally disseminating false information, which seriously disrupted social order during the earthquake relief period, was classified as particularly serious. They were punished severely according to the law, with the primary culprit sentenced to five years in prison and the accomplices sentenced to two to three and a half years respectively;

At the same time, the involved personnel used information networks to defame others and stir up trouble, violating Article 293, Paragraph 1, Item (4) of the Criminal Law: the crime of picking quarrels and provoking trouble. Multiple crimes were punished together, and no leniency was shown;

According to Article 5 of the ”Interpretation on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in Handling Criminal Cases Such as Defamation via Information Networks”:

Spreading online rumors to undermine public order is convicted as the crime of picking quarrels and provoking trouble. Combined with heinous circumstances such as profiting from a national disaster and maliciously interfering with disaster relief, heavy sentences were imposed. All involved personnel were held criminally responsible according to the law, with no probation.

As soon as the news came out, netizens clapped and cheered, feeling greatly satisfied:

”Well sentenced! To dare to spread rumors and profit from a national disaster during earthquake relief, they should be given the maximum sentence and rot in jail!”

”Take a good look! Articles 291 and 293 of the Criminal Law, heavy punishment for multiple crimes—this is exactly how these internet scumbags should be treated!”

”The permanent ban is so satisfying! Let’s see who else dares to manipulate public opinion and spread rumors. The law is not just for show!”

”The Water Army gangs were wiped out in one go. This feels great! Completely purifying the network environment; there’s no room for any crooked thoughts during disaster relief!”

”They dared to smear Tianxing, who is wholeheartedly helping with disaster relief. Now they’ve paid a painful price! They totally deserve it; it’s not unfair at all!”

”The law drawing its sword is so powerful! Profiting from a national disaster and interfering with relief efforts—heavy punishment is exactly right. This is truly heart-warming!”

”So spreading online rumors carries such heavy criminal responsibility. I’ll remember this now; I resolutely won’t believe or spread rumors!”

”These people have no bottom line just for traffic. Stirring up trouble during an earthquake—ruining Tianxing’s reputation is one thing, but delaying disaster relief is another. I think the sentence is actually too light!”

”Kudos to the judicial authorities! Striking hard and heavy to maintain stability in the Disaster Area and support conscientious enterprises. Amazing!”

”I was so angry at these rumors before, but seeing the sentencing results now, I feel much better instantly!”

”I advise everyone trying to leech off disaster traffic to read the legal articles clearly! Spreading rumors and causing trouble during disaster relief will surely lead to severe punishment!”

”Not only criminal detention and sentencing, but accounts banned and content cleared. It completely cut off their crooked paths. So satisfying!”

”Tianxing was clearly working hard on disaster relief, yet they were maliciously smeared by this group of villains. Fortunately, the law is just and has cleared Tianxing’s name!”

”This is the consequence of doing evil! Trying to gain attention and make dirty money through rumors will only end in being severely punished by the weapon of the law!”

Meanwhile, in a certain office.