Weilai received a reply from the police today saying that it had arrested the person suspected of creating and publishing false rumors about Weilai's bankruptcy.。

As electric vehicle (EV) makers step up efforts to crack down on disinformation, Chinese police arrest those responsible for making rumors of the bankruptcy of NIO (NYSE: NIO)。

according to a statement today, weilai received a reply from the police today that they have arrested the person suspected of creating and publishing false rumors about weilai's bankruptcy。

Weilai said the company appreciated the police's multi-point coordination, rapid response and efficient law enforcement, adding that it would cooperate with further investigations to identify the organizers behind the rumors.。

Weilai brand for four consecutive months sales exceeded 20,000 units, continue to lead the high-end electric vehicle market statement pointed out that on August 30, the company found that some WeChat groups and social media platforms spread a large number of malicious rumors that "Weilai declared bankruptcy."。

This has had a serious impact on the company's reputation and normal operations.。In this regard, the first time the police, through legal means to protect their own rights and interests。

Weilai said it welcomes reports from all walks of life to combat false rumors on the Internet and will offer rewards。

In the false rumors that appeared on August 30, some suspected AI (artificial intelligence) written text claimed that NIO had declared bankruptcy, triggering a lot of discussion.。

It's easy for people who know Weilai to judge the rumor as false, but it could cause some to worry about the company's prospects, which in turn could drag down car sales。

NIO said on August 31 that the acts were suspected of serious violations and said it had called the police.。

Weilai has previously had a high tolerance for false rumors and does not usually take a tough stance。Starting last year, as the number of false rumors that could affect car sales increased, the company began to take the threats seriously.。

In May 2023, the company opened social media accounts on multiple Chinese social media platforms specifically targeting its legal department, at a time when false and bad information about the new ES6 increased dramatically ahead of its imminent launch.。