US EditionTikTok astrologer arrested after earthquake prediction goes viral
- Myanmar authorities arrested TikTok astrologer John Moe The on Tuesday in Monywa city.
- He faced charges for causing panic by predicting a strong earthquake after last month's fatal tremor.
- The 21-year-old astrologer has over 300,000 followers and was arrested at his home.
- His video predicting a quake across Myanmar cities received over three million views.
- State media reported the arrest Thursday, warning action against spreading fake news online.
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An astrologer has been arrested in Myanmar after he caused a stir by predicting an earthquake in a TikTok video. John Moe The made his prediction on April 9, just two weeks after a powerful earthquake struck the Asian country, killing 3,500 people.
TikTok astrologer arrested after earthquake prediction goes viral
A viral TikTok astrologer prediction led to the arrest of a 21-year-old in Myanmar. His posts caused nationwide panic and raised questions about free expression in the digital age. The now-deleted TikTok post claimed that a major earthquake would strike Myanmar on April 21 between noon and 1 p.m. It racked up over 3 million views and spread to the user’s 300,000 followers and beyond. Earthquake panic follows TikTok post The user, who went by “Jo…
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