According to multiple sources who spoke to the Chinese news outlet Leifeng, as translated via Game Developer, seven developers and two then-senior executives were caught after NetEase conducted an internal anti-corruption investigation into their own operations (their second since September 2023).
Explanation
The statement claims that NetEase conducted an internal anti-corruption investigation that led to the apprehension of nine individuals, specifically mentioning seven developers and two senior executives. Recent reports confirm the occurrence of an anti-corruption investigation at NetEase, which resulted in the charges of bribery and money laundering against nine employees, aligning with the numbers presented in the statement. However, the details regarding the specific identity of these individuals (seven developers and two executives) are not verified within the sources consulted, primarily focusing on the broader context of the investigation and charges rather than the specificity of the individuals involved. Additionally, the statement's mention of the investigation happening as a second instance since September 2023 is consistent with timelines found in the reports. Therefore, the core claims can be considered mostly true, although the exact details regarding the counts of developers and executives specifically need further confirmation.
Key Points
- NetEase is conducting an anti-corruption investigation that has resulted in charges against nine employees.
- The investigation is indeed the second instance since September 2023 that NetEase has faced regarding corruption-related issues.
- While the number of involved individuals (seven developers, two senior executives) aligns with published reports, their specific identities are not fully corroborated.
