高薪诱惑下，有人沦为偷拍帮凶！多家高端酒店被安装17个偷拍设备

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing threat to personal privacy in the digital age, particularly through incidents of hidden cameras in hotels, which not only violate individual privacy but also lead to extortion and other criminal activities [1]. Group 1: Incident Overview - A series of cases involving illegal installation of surveillance devices in high-end hotels was handled by the Pudong New District Procuratorate in Shanghai, aiming to dismantle the black market chain and protect citizens' "accommodation peace" [1]. - In December 2024, a citizen named Mr. Wu received a blackmail letter containing private photos taken in a hotel room, leading him to report the incident to the police [2]. - The police investigation revealed that the suspect, Zhang, had stayed in hotel rooms equipped with hidden cameras, leading to the discovery of similar devices in other hotels [2]. Group 2: Criminal Organization and Operations - Zhang confessed to joining a chat group on a foreign software platform, where he was recruited to install hidden cameras in hotels for a high reward of 7,000 to 8,000 yuan per job, starting from June 2024 [3]. - The criminal group installed a total of 17 surveillance devices, with 10 capturing private videos of guests [3]. - The investigation led to the identification of the mastermind, "Rain Brother," who coordinated the operations and payments through a foreign chat application [4]. Group 3: Legal Proceedings and Consequences - The Pudong New District Procuratorate guided the police in collecting evidence to ensure the legal process was accurate and comprehensive [3]. - The actions of the criminal group were deemed to have caused significant social harm, including the invasion of privacy and potential threats to public safety, leading to legal action against the involved parties [5]. - In September 2025, the procuratorate filed charges against six individuals for illegal use of surveillance equipment, resulting in prison sentences ranging from six months to one year and nine months [5].