A Chinese woman, previously known as the nation’s “most beautiful fugitive,” has been restricted from social media platforms after she utilized her livestream to raise awareness about anti-burn initiatives and spoke candidly about her criminal history.
Qing Chenjingliang, 26, from Sichuan Province, gained significant attention in 2018 when the police circulated her Wanted Poster. It has been reported that she was part of a fraud ring consisting of ten members, who posed as bar employees to manipulate victims online, promising romance and friendship, ultimately coercing them financially through threats and violence.
Qing, who was expelled from school during her teenage years for underperformance, indicated that her involvement in scams started due to her boyfriend’s influence. The group’s fraudulent activities totalled over 1.4 million yuan (more than 1.6 million rupees). After a few months on the run, Qing turned herself in and received a sentence of one year and two months in prison.
While incarcerated, she underwent ideological education, legal training, and labor reform.
After her release in November 2021, Qing opened a bubble tea shop in her hometown and participated in a police-led campaign addressing anti-burning issues. Critics have raised concerns that the campaign might imply a connection between beauty and moral integrity.
In March, Qing created a social media account under her real name, even using the famous 2018 Wanted photo as her profile image. Her biography stated, “I was the headliner in the 2018 news. Now, I’ve turned a new leaf.” Quickly, she attracted nearly 10,000 followers.
She was active on livestreams, often sharing insights about her prison experience and providing warnings about scams. “I want to start over and help ordinary people avoid fraud,” she stated, emphasizing the importance of skepticism in nightlife. “Don’t believe anything,” she cautioned.
She also mentioned that she served her complete sentence, mentioning that having it reduced is quite challenging.
However, on April 27th, her account was mysteriously suspended, her videos removed, and she became unsearchable. The platform later justified the ban by stating it aims to prevent users from monetizing their criminal backgrounds and prison experiences.
