US EditionTikTok astrologer arrested after earthquake prediction goes viral
- Myanmar authorities arrested TikTok astrologer John Moe The on Tuesday in central Monywa city.
- Authorities arrested him for causing public panic by predicting another strong earthquake after a recent tremor.
- His prediction on April 9 claimed a very strong quake would strike every city in 12 days.
- His video warning people to run from buildings during shaking received over three million views.
- The United States Geological Survey states predicting major earthquakes is scientifically impossible.
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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…
TikToker arrested for making predictions that caused panic
John Me The forecast another earthquake in Myanmar which never happened(Picture: Getty) A TikTok astrologer in Myanmar has been arrested after predicting another earthquake and causing panic. John Moe The, 21, told his 300,000 plus followers on April 9 a ‘very strong’ quake would hit ‘every city’ in the country in 12 days time. ‘People should not stay in tall buildings during the day,’ said a caption on his video, which was viewed 3.3 million ti…
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