Chinese Film Director Detained on Child Molestation Charges
Director Zheng Certain Peak, a multi-talented individual in the film industry, has been accused of allegedly molesting children during the recruitment of actors in Hainan and has been taken into criminal custody by the police. Zheng, born in 1971, is a native of Lichuan County, Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province, and has worked as a screenwriter, director, actor, film producer, and businessman. He gained recognition for his role as "Zheng Total" in the movie "Mermaid", which received praise from netizens.
19 February 2025
According to reports, Zheng was taken into custody on January 18th by the Haikou City Public Security Bureau's Longhua Branch for allegedly molesting children. The detention notice shows that Zheng was criminally detained at 19:00 on January 18th and is currently being held at the Haikou City First Detention Center. Sources confirm that the detention notice is authentic. Zheng has invested in five companies related to film, performance, and art in Hainan, and his alleged wrongdoing has sparked widespread outrage and shock among netizens, with many calling for severe punishment.
The Haikou City Public Security Bureau's Longhua Branch has released a statement confirming that Zheng was taken into custody for allegedly molesting a female minor during an audition, using the pretext of guiding her dance movements. The case is currently under investigation, and Zheng's arrest is pending approval from the procuratorate. The incident has raised concerns about the need for stricter measures to prevent child abuse and exploitation in the entertainment industry, as well as the importance of separating an individual's actions from their professional work.
While some netizens have demanded that the entire movie or TV drama that Zheng was involved in be banned, others have pointed out that this would be unfair to the other individuals involved in the project. The case serves as a warning signal, reminding us of the need to strengthen the protection of minors, improve relevant laws and systems, and work together to build a safer and more harmonious society. In the information era, the network and media play an essential role in spreading information and drawing attention, but it is also necessary to ensure the accuracy and fairness of the information in the future investigation and handling process to avoid unfair treatment of individuals and adverse social impacts.
