Chinese officials revoke porn fine on man following public outcry

Yibin (Sichuan, China), - The public bureau in Yibin, Sichuan province, on Wednesday revoked a decision to fine a man who allegedly downloaded pornographic content from the Internet, after his case provoked wide concern online.

According to the China Daily, the man was fined 3,000 Yuan for allegedly downloading pornographic videos and pictures. Nanxi county police, who caught the man red-handed, made the decision.

The case later aroused fierce criticism from the country’s netizens who claimed the county’s authority had violated the man’s civil rights. (ANI)