Influencer apologizes after sparking outrage for touching male strangers in controversial pranks

A female internet influencer has recently issued a public apology following the recording of provocative pranks involving male strangers on metro trains in China, where she engaged in unwanted physical contact just to increase her viewership.

Aruzhan Aibekova from Kazakhstan, with millions of followers, was taken away by police for questioning upon her return to her home country. In her apology, she acknowledged the inappropriate nature of her actions as depicted in the videos.

During her trip to China, she staged a series of farces that she claimed as "security tests," which involved intentionally touching male strangers and collaborating with accomplices to falsely accuse bystanders of theft. 

The primary intention behind these actions was to garner views for her social media profile. 

Videos circulating online show Aibekova taking a cell phone from a companion's pocket, handing it to a passerby, and then accusing the person of stealing it. 

In other instances, she approached strangers on trains, initiating unwanted contact by touching their hands or legs, or even resting her head on their shoulders, in an effort to capture their anxiety and embarrassment.

She even taunted some passengers while they tried to maintain their composure. 

The videos elicited significant online commentary, with many individuals labeling the behavior as potential sexual harassment.

The videos have been deleted, and the Guangzhou police are investigating the case.

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