Authorities detained John Moe The after his prediction, which followed a devastating quake, prompted fear and unrest among residents preparing for another disaster.
**Astrologer Arrested After Viral Earthquake Prediction Stirs Panic in Myanmar**
**Astrologer Arrested After Viral Earthquake Prediction Stirs Panic in Myanmar**
A TikTok astrologer's alarming forecast of a new earthquake has led to his arrest in Myanmar, sparking national concern.
The astrologer, whose video gained traction on social media, now faces accusations of inciting public hysteria.
In a troubling incident that echoes the unpredictability of natural disasters, Myanmar has taken action against a TikTok astrologer for provoking panic with his earthquake prediction. John Moe The's viral video, posted on April 9, suggested that a major earthquake would strike every city in Myanmar on April 21, shortly after a catastrophic magnitude 7.7 quake devastated the region, claiming over 3,500 lives and damaging historical sites.
The Ministry of Information of Myanmar reported the arrest on Tuesday, labeling Moe The's forecast as "false statements with the intention of causing public panic." In the video, he urged viewers to "take important things with you and run away from buildings during the shaking," which alarmed many citizens. According to responses from local residents, several individuals took his dire warning to heart, opting to sleep outdoors rather than remain in their homes in anticipation of the predicted quake.
By the time of his arrest, John Moe The had amassed over 300,000 TikTok followers, utilizing astrology and palmistry to make predictions that captivated an audience. His now-inactive account had more than three million views on the controversial video. The astrologer was apprehended during a raid at his residence in Sagaing, an area already severely impacted by the previous earthquake that prompted the Myanmar junta to make an atypical appeal for international assistance.
The traumatic echoes of natural disaster have reverberated far beyond Myanmar’s borders, as the tremors were also felt in Bangkok, Thailand—approximately 1,000 kilometers away—leading to dangerous situations, including a building collapse that resulted in numerous fatalities.
In a troubling incident that echoes the unpredictability of natural disasters, Myanmar has taken action against a TikTok astrologer for provoking panic with his earthquake prediction. John Moe The's viral video, posted on April 9, suggested that a major earthquake would strike every city in Myanmar on April 21, shortly after a catastrophic magnitude 7.7 quake devastated the region, claiming over 3,500 lives and damaging historical sites.
The Ministry of Information of Myanmar reported the arrest on Tuesday, labeling Moe The's forecast as "false statements with the intention of causing public panic." In the video, he urged viewers to "take important things with you and run away from buildings during the shaking," which alarmed many citizens. According to responses from local residents, several individuals took his dire warning to heart, opting to sleep outdoors rather than remain in their homes in anticipation of the predicted quake.
By the time of his arrest, John Moe The had amassed over 300,000 TikTok followers, utilizing astrology and palmistry to make predictions that captivated an audience. His now-inactive account had more than three million views on the controversial video. The astrologer was apprehended during a raid at his residence in Sagaing, an area already severely impacted by the previous earthquake that prompted the Myanmar junta to make an atypical appeal for international assistance.
The traumatic echoes of natural disaster have reverberated far beyond Myanmar’s borders, as the tremors were also felt in Bangkok, Thailand—approximately 1,000 kilometers away—leading to dangerous situations, including a building collapse that resulted in numerous fatalities.
