Social media influencer Wu Kai, who exposed scam networks, killed

Social media influencer Wu Kai, known for his anti-scam content, was kidnapped and tortured to death by a gang hired via Telegram after exposing illegal activities in Southeast Asia.

It is alleged that Wu Kai was kidnapped after putting a £110,000 bounty on the head of a crime boss. According to claims, the influencer was subjected to severe violence by the attackers, beaten until he lost consciousness, and then left to die on a hillside in China. His body was found by local villagers two days after the incident.

According to information reported by Chinese state media, one of the attackers, Zhao Bing, was hired by someone using the username 'Shaoxiao' via Telegram. Zhao's task was to force Wu to reveal who was supporting his exposures and to have the relevant articles deleted. Following the murder that took place in November 2024, Zhao Bing, who was tried in December 2025, was sentenced to death with a two-year suspension, and his appeal was accepted in August 2026.