Celebrity netizen jailed for online rumors

A celebrity netizen who allegedly made money from generating and spreading rumors online has been arrested in Yunnan province and has confessed to charges against him.

Dong Rubin, 51, who uses the online name "Bianmin," meaning "man living on the border," confessed to the charges brought against him of illegal business operations and "creating disturbances", according to police.

He did these to gain a profit, police said.