Nine Individuals Sentenced for Organizing Minors to Provide Paid Accompaniment Services
As the "June 1" International Children's Day approaches, the Intermediate People's Court of Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, has released typical cases of judicial protection for minors, covering areas such as network security, family guardianship, and life safety. Among them is the case of 9 people organizing more than 20 minors to provide paid accompaniment services in entertainment venues. From March 2021 to August 2023, the defendants, including Chen, Liu, and Li, organized more than 20 minors to provide paid accompaniment services to customers in KTVs, bars, and other entertainment venues, earning package fees and high-priced drinks.

1 June 2025
The court held that the defendants' behavior harmed the physical and mental health of minors and the social order of administration, constituting the crime of organizing minors to engage in activities that violate administration regulations. The defendants were sentenced to imprisonment ranging from 2 years to 9 months. The presiding judge stated that this case is a matter of harming the healthy growth of minors discovered in administration management. The physical and mental health of minors is related to the long-term development of society, and the whole society gives special attention to the growth of minors.
In this case, the defendants organized minors to engage in paid accompaniment services in prohibited venues for the sake of profit, severely harming the physical and mental health of minors. After discovering the problem, the court actively communicated with relevant departments and sent comprehensive judicial suggestions. Relevant departments actively rectified the irregular operations of KTVs and bars. Through judicial suggestions, the court aims to "feedback" social governance and achieve a "closed loop" of protection for minors from the perspective of social comprehensive governance.

This case highlights the importance of protecting minors' rights and interests, and the need for the whole society to pay attention to the growth and development of minors. The court's decision is a significant step towards safeguarding the well-being of minors and promoting a healthy and harmonious society. The accused individuals profited from the arrangement by collecting room fees and selling high-priced alcoholic beverages, and the court found that their actions had severely harmed the physical and mental well-being of the minors involved and disrupted social order.
The case has sparked widespread discussion in society, with many people believing that the sentence is too lenient. Some argue that the verdict is "thick and thin," and that it is not severe enough compared to similar cases. Others feel that more severe punishment should be imposed on those who organize paid accompaniment services for minors, in order to effectively protect the rights of minors. Netizens have taken to social media to express their opinions, with some calling for stricter laws and regulations to prevent such cases from happening in the future.
The public is eagerly awaiting follow-up actions from the authorities, including measures to prevent similar cases from occurring and to provide support and protection to the affected minors. The case has also raised questions about the responsibility of families and society in protecting minors, and how to better safeguard their rights and interests. The case has also sparked a wider discussion about the need for more effective measures to protect minors from exploitation and abuse.
Many are calling for increased funding and resources to be allocated to support organizations that work to protect minors, as well as for more stringent laws and regulations to be put in place to prevent such cases from happening. The case has highlighted the importance of protecting minors and the need for a collective effort to create a safer and more caring society for all. As the court's verdict has shown, the law will not tolerate such exploitation, and those who engage in such activities will be held accountable.

This case has exposed vulnerabilities in social regulation, prompting calls for stronger oversight of entertainment venues to prevent minors from entering these establishments. It also highlights the need for families and society to take responsibility for protecting the physical and mental health of minors, promoting their healthy growth. Through judicial protection and social supervision, we can ensure that every child can grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, with a bright future ahead. The court's decision to sentence the perpetrators to imprisonment ranging from two years to nine months sends a strong signal that such crimes will not be tolerated. Meanwhile, the authorities must take proactive measures to address the root causes of these problems, including strengthening law enforcement, enhancing public awareness, and providing support to vulnerable populations. By working together, we can create a safer and more protective environment for all children, allowing them to thrive and reach their full potential.
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