Sister Hong scandal: After explicit videos of over 1,000 men get leaked, China's Red Uncle victims test positive for STD

The story of "Sister Hong," also known as "China's Red Uncle," a man who secretly filmed sexual encounters with allegedly over 1,600 men while posing as a woman, recently shook Chinese social media. On July 5, police in Nanjing arrested a 38-year-old man, surnamed Jiao, for distributing obscene content. According to local media, Jiao had set up a hidden camera in his home and filmed himself having sex with unsuspecting male visitors. He reportedly lured them in by pretending to be a woman online. Aside from digital violation and deceit, the case has also snowballed into a disturbing public health scare as the STD (sexually transmitted disease) results of several of Sister Hong's victims test positive.


According to a Koreaboo report, out of 237 men who have so far participated in the ongoing investigation, at least three have tested positive for HIV. Authorities have not confirmed whether the infections are directly linked to Jiao, but the news has intensified concerns. Many of the victims were in relationships, raising the possibility of wider STI transmission.

In China, knowingly transmitting an STD carries a potential sentence of three to ten years in prison. However, this portion of Jiao’s charges may depend on whether transmission can be legally proven. Regardless, the charge of spreading obscene material already holds a maximum penalty of two years.


“Sister Hong” was initially rumoured to be in his 60s, but police confirmed he is 38 and targets heterosexual men. While claims of 1,600 victims were dismissed, over 1,000 explicit videos have still surfaced online.


Since the news broke, the case has exploded online, not just because of the nature of the crime, but due to the scale. Thousands of explicit videos reportedly recorded by Jiao have been leaked across social media platforms and private message groups. Many of the men featured were unaware they were being filmed and now find themselves the subject of viral exploitation. The leak has had severe consequences for some, with reports of broken relationships and psychological trauma. On platforms like Weibo and Douyin, users have expressed fury and disbelief at how such an operation could go undetected for so long.



Online, Jiao has become known as “Uncle Red” or “Sister Hong” (Red Sister), a nickname that references both his alias and the red light often visible in his room during the recordings. The nickname took off as netizens began circulating screenshots and speculation about his real identity. Despite efforts by platforms to remove the videos and censor discussions, the story continues to trend. Memes, breakdowns of his digital footprint, and unverified victim accounts have turned the case into one of the most widely discussed topics not only on Chinese social media but also on global Instagram and Twitter this month.

As police continue to interview more potential victims, public health officials are urging those who may have encountered Jiao to get tested to prevent further spread of the disease.

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