Chinese ‘Sister Hong’ arrested for secretly filming sex with hundreds of men

Chinese authorities in Nanjing have arrested a 38-year-old man, identified by his online alias “Sister Hong” (“Uncle Red” on Chinese platforms), in a shocking case involving the secret filming and online distribution of sexual encounters with hundreds of men. The scale and brazenness of the operation have provoked outrage and debate across China and beyond.

Police say the suspect, surnamed Jiao, used heavy makeup, wigs, and women’s clothing to pose as a woman, allegedly luring hundreds of men—including students, professionals, and even foreign nationals—through dating apps and online social networks. Once brought to his private residence in Nanjing, he secretly filmed sexual encounters with hidden cameras, sometimes manipulating his voice to enhance the deception.

Jiao’s online notoriety surged under the nickname “Sister Hong.” Police allege that these videos were uploaded and sold in private online groups for a subscription fee of 150 yuan (about US$21), amassing a significant, though yet unspecified, illicit profit.


How many victims?
The initial claims—spread rapidly on Chinese social media—suggested the suspect had filmed sex acts with over 1,600 men. While Jiao himself claimed this figure, police have cautioned that it may be exaggerated and have not released an official victim count pending ongoing investigation.

The incident—popularly known as the Nanjing Sister Hong Incident—has become an internet sensation in China, topping hashtag trends on Weibo with over 200 million views in a matter of days. Memes, parodies, and even augmented reality filters recreating the suspect’s room have emerged, reflecting both the magnitude and cultural shock of the case.

For many, however, the viral spread of unblurred images from the explicit videos has triggered a second wave of harm: Victims have been identified by acquaintances and, in some cases, spouses or fiancées, resulting in severe personal consequences, including divorce filings. Authorities and public health officials have urged the public to stop sharing the material, citing severe violations of privacy and individual rights.

Jiao was formally detained on July 5 and faces charges of producing and distributing obscene material. He may also face further charges for violating privacy and image rights.

Amid rising public anxiety, the Nanjing Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering free health screenings to those potentially affected, though it has not confirmed or denied rumors about any sexually transmitted infections in the case, citing privacy regulations.

Authorities continue to remove illicit content and pursue leads, but, as the story dominates headlines and social feeds.