Man detained for fabricating CATL Yibin base toilet ban rumor
On September 20, police in Yibin, Sichuan, detained and fined a 33-year-old man, Lin, for fabricating a rumor on September 9 that a shift supervisor at CATL’s Yibin base banned workers from using the restroom, leading to an employee’s psychological breakdown and extreme behavior. Police found the claim false; the incident actually occurred at Ruipu Lanjun’s Jiashan base. Lin admitted he fabricated the story to gain attention.
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Police detain man for spreading rumor about CATL Yibin base workers
On September 20, the Sanjiang Public Security Bureau of Yibin City, Sichuan Province, announced that a 33-year-old man identified as Lin was detained for fabricating and spreading rumors online. On September 9, Lin posted false claims on a social media platform alleging that employees at a certain company's Yibin base were insulted by management, leading to psychological breakdown and extreme behavior. The rumor, which quickly spread across multiple platforms, caused widespread public attention and adverse social impact. Police investigation found the claims inconsistent with facts regarding both the company and location involved. Lin admitted he fabricated the rumors to attract attention and cultivate an image of having insider knowledge. His actions are suspected of intentionally disrupting public order. The Sanjiang New District Public Security Sub-bureau imposed administrative penalties including detention and a fine under China's Public Security Administration Punishments Law.
Read sourceMan Detained for Fabricating Story That Company Denied Workers Bathroom Access, Leading to Naked Running
On September 20, the Sanjiang Public Security Bureau of Yibin, Sichuan Province, announced that a 33-year-old man surnamed Lin was administratively detained and fined for fabricating rumors on social media. On September 9, Lin posted false claims that an employee at a company's Yibin base was insulted by management, leading to a psychological breakdown and extreme behavior, including running naked and throwing feces. The rumors spread widely, causing adverse social impacts. Police verified that the company and location described were inconsistent with facts. Lin admitted to fabricating the story to attract attention and cultivate a persona as an industry insider. The rumors initially targeted CATL's Yibin base, but CATL denied involvement and reported the matter to police. REPT BATTERO Energy later confirmed the incident occurred at its Jiashan base, stating the employee resigned for personal reasons and lost emotional control over a disagreement on resignation processing time. REPT BATTERO denied restricting bathroom access and said the matter was resolved with police witness.
Read sourceSichuan Police Detain Man for Spreading False Restroom Ban Rumor About CATL Base
Police in Yibin, Sichuan Province, have administratively detained a 33-year-old man, identified as Lin, for fabricating and spreading a rumor online that a shift supervisor at CATL's Yibin base prohibited general workers from using the restroom. The rumor, posted on September 9, 2026, claimed employees were insulted, leading to psychological breakdowns and extreme behavior. Police investigations found the claims false; the incident actually occurred at Ruipu Lanjun Energy's Jiashan base, not CATL's. Lin admitted to fabricating the story to attract attention and cultivate an image as an insider. He has been sentenced to administrative detention and fines under China's Public Security Administration Punishments Law. CATL had previously denied the rumor and reported it to authorities. Ruipu Lanjun also clarified that the employee involved resigned voluntarily and lost emotional control over a disagreement on resignation procedures, not due to restroom restrictions.
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Man Detained for Spreading Rumor About CATL Yibin Base Restroom Incident
According to a report by Cailian Press on September 20, police have confirmed that earlier reports claiming a team leader at CATL's Yibin base prevented ordinary workers from using the restroom were rumors. Investigations revealed that netizen Lin (male, 33) fabricated the rumor on a social media platform on September 9, 2026, alleging that employees at a certain company's Yibin base were insulted by management, leading to psychological breakdowns and extreme behavior. The false information spread rapidly across online platforms, attracting significant attention and causing adverse social impacts. Police verified that both the company involved and the location of the alleged incident did not match the facts. Lin fabricated the rumors to attract attention and cultivate an image of having insider knowledge of the industry. His actions are suspected of intentionally fabricating facts to disrupt public order. The Sanjiang New Area Public Security Sub-bureau has imposed administrative penalties on Lin, including administrative detention and fines, in accordance with the Public Security Administration Punishments Law of the People's Republic of China.
Read sourceMan Detained for Spreading Rumor About CATL Employee Naked Rampage Over Bathroom Access
On September 20, police in Yibin, Sichuan, announced that a 33-year-old man surnamed Lin was detained and fined for fabricating and spreading a rumor online. The rumor claimed that a shift leader at CATL's Yibin base prevented workers from using the restroom, leading to an employee's psychological breakdown and extreme behavior. Police found the claim false; Lin admitted to fabricating the story to gain attention and appear as an industry insider. The incident was linked to a separate event at Ruipu Lanjun's Jiashan base, where a departing employee lost emotional control after a disagreement over resignation processing. Ruipu Lanjun denied restricting bathroom access and stated the matter was resolved with police oversight. CATL had previously reported the rumor to authorities. The case highlights the legal consequences of spreading false information online.
Read sourcePolice Arrest Man for Spreading Rumor About CATL Yibin Base Toilet Ban
On September 20, the Sanjiang Public Security Bureau of Yibin, Sichuan, announced that a 33-year-old man identified as Lin Moumou was arrested for fabricating and spreading rumors online. On September 9, Lin posted false information on a social platform claiming that employees at a company's Yibin base (widely understood to be CATL's Yibin base) were insulted by managers, leading to psychological collapse and excessive behavior, including a rumor that workers were not allowed to go to the toilet. The police verified that the information was inconsistent with the facts. Lin admitted he fabricated the rumors to gain attention and create a persona as an industry insider. His actions were deemed to have disrupted public order, and he received administrative penalties under China's Public Security Administration Punishment Law. The case highlights ongoing efforts by Chinese authorities to combat online misinformation.
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