一名尼日利亚TikToker因伪造绑架案而被捕, 以提升她的社交媒体名声。
A Nigerian TikToker was arrested for faking a kidnapping to boost her social media fame.
2025年11月20日, 一名24岁的尼日利亚TikTok创作人“Madam Oil Rice”(Madam Oil Rice)在Edo州被捕并被指控, 警方证实她伪造绑架案,
A 24-year-old Nigerian TikTok creator known as “Madam Oil Rice” was arrested and charged in Edo State on November 20, 2025, after police confirmed she faked a kidnapping to boost her social media following.
当局说,她的视频虚假地声称她遭到警方绑架和拘留,要求获得10,000奈拉保释,但调查显示,她的故事是编造出来的。
Authorities said her video falsely claimed she was abducted and detained by police, demanding a 10,000 naira bail, but investigation revealed the story was staged.
她供认编造事件以引起注意,有证据表明,她以前曾与共犯一起张贴了一个视频,敦促追随者,表明她有预谋。
She confessed to fabricating the incident to gain attention, and evidence showed she previously posted a video with an accomplice urging followers, indicating premeditation.
警察警告不要传播可能煽动恐慌或损害公众信任的未经核实的内容,并正在追捕其他涉案人员。
Police warned against spreading unverified content that could incite panic or harm public trust, and are pursuing others involved.
此案起到了对利用社交媒体制造虚惊一场网络名声的威慑。
The case serves as a deterrent against using social media to create false alarms for online fame.