China penalises 10 people for misinformation on mudslide
By The BriefBrief
Chinese authorities penalised 10 people accused of spreading misinformation online about a deadly mudslide along the Nepal border, police said Aug 31. The cybersecurity bureau said rumours shared by the individuals claimed far higher missing or death figures than official reports.
WHO:China’s cybersecurity bureau of the Ministry of Public Security; Chinese police
WHAT:Penalised 10 people accused of spreading online misinformation about the mudslide’s death toll and missing figures
WHEN:Aug 31, 2026
WHERE:China (Tibet border area near Nepal)
WHY:The penalties were imposed for spreading misinformation online about the mudslide’s reported number of missing or dead.
