Influencer Detained for Exploiting ‘Abandoned’ Daughter in Fraudulent Delivery Promotion

A Chinese social media influencer, who operates under the username ‘qianyibaobei,’ has recently made headlines after being arrested for deceitfully posing as a food delivery driver. With an impressive following of over 400,000 on platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou, this incident has sparked considerable interest and discussion.

In a rather shocking turn of events, Yu—whose full surname remains undisclosed—was apprehended for his elaborate ruse. He donned a delivery driver’s uniform purchased online, claiming to represent the Meituan delivery service, despite having no formal employment with the company. His antics included taking his infant daughter along during supposed deliveries, where he spun a tale of abandonment by the child’s mother, positioning himself as a struggling single father.

His primary objective appeared to be garnering sympathy and financial support from customers. Yu, desperate to gain extra tips, communicated that he and his baby were lacking essential life necessities while pushing for patrons to contribute additionally to his income.

Yu solicited customers for social media follows and extra tips. — Unsplash

In addition to asking for tips, Yu encouraged customers to like and follow him on his various social media accounts.

Police Report: Yu “Lives Happily” with Partner

However, on December 3, authorities disclosed that Yu’s claims were fabrications and that he, in fact, lives cohesively with his daughter’s mother. Following his arrest, Yu faced charges of disturbing public order, but the specific consequences of his actions remain unclear.

According to China’s Public Security Administration Punishment Law, spreading false information can lead to penalties, including a possible 10-day imprisonment and fines reaching 500 yuan (approximately $70 USD).

Despite projecting an image of despair through his videos, where he claimed his daughter was motherless, details revealing the truth paint a stark contrast to this narrative. It has come to light that Yu is not alone in facing legal troubles; other influencers have also recently encountered police issues. For instance, Ashley Grayson received a 10-year prison sentence for orchestrating a murder plot against a rival, while Marlena Velez faced theft charges on two occasions in November.

As the influencer landscape continues to evolve in an era driven by social media, Yu’s case exemplifies the lengths to which some will go to exploit empathy and financial support online.

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