Woman Who Reported Boyfriend's Bigamy Sent to Mental Hospital Against Her Will

The incident began when Hu met her boyfriend, Wang, through a dating app. The two started a romantic relationship, and Hu even moved in with Wang in his hometown in Anhui province. However, their relationship took a dark turn when Hu discovered that Wang was already married with a child. Despite this revelation, Hu decided to stick with Wang, but their relationship ultimately ended in a messy breakup.

After the breakup, Hu reported Wang to the police for suspected bigamy and fraud. However, in a bizarre twist, Hu was taken away by unidentified personnel while driving back to her home in Beijing. She was then sent to a mental hospital in Anhui province, where she was diagnosed with "emotional instability" and "impulsive behavior." Hu's family was not informed of her detention, and she was only released after her brother and business partner tracked her down.

The local authorities have responded to the incident, stating that Hu was taken to the hospital for her own safety. However, Hu's lawyer has argued that the police had no right to detain her without her consent, and that the incident is a clear case of abuse of power. The case has sparked outrage and raised questions about the misuse of mental health institutions as a means of silencing victims of crime.

Ms. Hu's ordeal began when she was on her way home and was suddenly robbed of her personal belongings and clothing by unidentified individuals. They forced her into a car with an Anhui license plate, claiming they were taking her to Anhui to deal with her case. However, the vehicle ultimately arrived at the Fourth People's Hospital in Wuhu City. What Ms. Hu did not know at the time was that this hospital is actually a psychiatric institution. It was through a phone conversation between her brother and one of the hospital's doctors that it became clear how she ended up there. The doctor explained that Ms. Hu had been brought to the hospital by local public security officers, who had misidentified her as a homeless person. This shocking revelation underscores the bizarre and unsettling nature of Ms. Hu's experience.

On April 7, local authorities in Wuwei, Anhui Province, told reporters that after receiving Ms. Hu's report, the police attached great importance to the case and conducted a thorough investigation. Since Ms. Hu repeatedly emphasized that she wanted to commit suicide and claimed that the incident had caused her severe depression, the public security authorities took her from a checkpoint in the suburbs of Beijing to the Fourth People's Hospital in Wuhu City for treatment, considering her poor mental state and taking safety into account.

As the investigation continues, the authorities stated that they have found that Ms. Hu's claim of spending over 400,000 yuan on daily expenses is not entirely accurate, and that some of the expenses were her own. The police have concluded that there is no evidence of fraud by Mr. Wang. However, as Mr. Wang was indeed married with a child during his relationship with Ms. Hu, the police have filed a case and are still investigating whether it constitutes bigamy.

The authorities also stated that Ms. Hu's relationship with Mr. Wang did not reach the point of marriage, and that Mr. Wang's family did not approve of their relationship. They suggested that Ms. Hu could seek legal recourse if she is not satisfied with the handling of the case.

In response to the incident, Beijing lawyer Wang Yantao pointed out that Mr. Wang's actions, including deceiving Ms. Hu about his marital status and causing her significant financial losses, constitute the crimes of bigamy and fraud.

According to the Mental Health Law, individuals can only be sent to a mental hospital for treatment with their consent or with the consent of their guardian. In this case, Ms. Hu was taken to the hospital against her will, and the authorities' actions have raised questions about the legality of their actions.

The incident has sparked widespread criticism and concern among the public, with many taking to online platforms to express their fear and worry about the misuse of power by local law enforcement and healthcare institutions. The incident underscores the need for a thorough examination of the protocols in place for handling domestic disputes and mental health assessments, to prevent such miscarriages of justice in the future. Moreover, it highlights the imperative for greater transparency and accountability within these systems, ensuring that individuals, especially those in vulnerable positions, receive the protection and support they deserve. As the situation continues to unfold, it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of a vigilant public and an effective legal system in safeguarding individual rights and upholding justice.