ROA 13-year-old girl from Hong Kong stole approximately €42,000 from her family's safe over two months and spent the money on virtual gifts for her favorite influencers. The mother discovered the theft when she noticed the missing funds and contacted the police. The teenager admitted to the crime and explained that she used the money to purchase virtual currency through the Chinese social network RedNote, which was then used to buy rewards and gifts for influencers. Police identified the transactions through the girl's phone. This incident highlights concerns about minors accessing and spending large sums of money on online platforms, despite existing restrictions. Similar cases have been reported in China, including one involving a 19-year-old who spent around €2.2 million of her father's company funds, leading to bankruptcy and significant debt for the family.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of an incident involving a minor's unauthorized spending on virtual goods, highlighting broader societal issues related to youth access to digital platforms and financial oversight. It does not exhibit overt ideological bias, nor does it favor one side in a deb
