Title: Huai'an's current "stall protection fee" chaos The man claimed to be entrusted by the urban management to ask for 20,000 yuan, which raised questions
An ordinary incident of setting up a stall escalated into a dispute over "protection fees" in Huai'an, leaving the local community in shock. On the evening of May 6, a female stall owner was suddenly driven away by a man who claimed to be "entrusted by the chengguan" when she set up a stall near Huai'an National Highway 233 and was asked for a "protection fee" of 20,000 yuan to continue her business. The incident was then exposed on the Internet, causing widespread concern and questioning.
The female stall owner refused to ask for the fee and was verbally threatened
According to the person exposed in the video, at about 8 p.m. on May 6, a female stall owner and her son set up a stall near National Highway 233 in Huai'an to sell small commodities. A strange man suddenly appeared in his car, got out of the car and walked straight to the female stall owner, asking them to leave immediately.
The female stall owner expressed puzzlement, believing that many vendors here have been stationed for a long time, and she has only been here for a few days, and she still enjoys the right to operate. But the man shouted, "This place is not just what you want to come to", and even asked for 20,000 yuan in "booth protection fees". Otherwise, the stall will not continue to operate.
In response to this outrageous request, the female stall owner's son stepped forward to question the legality of the fee and whether there were any bills, and the person responded with confidence that "there are no bills", and specifically added that only cash is accepted and no transfers are accepted. Shockingly, the man claimed that he was "entrusted by the chengguan" to manage the stalls in the area, and that it was up to him to decide whether to allow the stall owners to operate.
In the face of the man's unreasonable abuse and threats, the female stall owner refused to ask for money and recorded the whole process with a mobile phone video. It is reported that the man later tried to snatch the female stall owner's mobile phone, but failed. At present, the police have intervened to investigate the matter.
The man had repeatedly asked for a "land fee" in the local area
The female stall owner said that as early as March, she had a friend in the local area who set up a stall and was asked by the man for "floor fees". "He didn't want money, he wanted a cigarette worth 200 yuan, saying it was for the chengguan." Afterwards, the female stall owner contacted other stall owners in the area, and some revealed that she had also been extorted by the man in the area.
Follow-up: Police investigation
As soon as this "stall protection fee" incident was exposed, it aroused widespread attention and condemnation from netizens. Some netizens pointed out that the reappearance of "pig killing plate" is a blatant violation of the legitimate business rights of traders. Some local residents are worried that if left unchecked, more criminals will be bred to run amok.
The reporter learned from the Huai'an police that they have intervened in the investigation of this case and are currently making every effort to verify the identity of the man who claimed to be "entrusted by the chengguan".
According to the latest progress of the incident: the official has replied that the section of the road where the incident occurred is an area where stalls are prohibited, and the man pretending to be a commissioned officer of the urban management has been controlled.
In addition, there are also voices on the Internet calling for the relevant departments to strengthen the supervision of the business environment of vendors, create a good market environment for them, and avoid breeding too many lawbreakers and affecting the image of the entire city. In the event of extortion, it should be promptly investigated and dealt with.
Author's point of view:
First of all, I strongly condemn the illegal behavior of the man who claimed to be "entrusted by the chengguan". The practice of demanding 20,000 yuan in "protection money" has constituted a typical act of extortion, which is expressly prohibited and severely punished in law. What's more, he has repeatedly harassed other vendors in this way, which shows that the behavior has become more sustained and organized, and the impact has become even worse. I hope that the police will be able to thoroughly investigate the details and shady details of this person, and must not allow such unscrupulous criminals to continue to run rampant in the community.
Secondly, I am skeptical and skeptical of the man's claim that he was "commissioned by the chengguan". As law enforcement agencies, it is impossible for urban management team members to tolerate and encourage such illegal and criminal acts. If it is verified to be true, not only will the person be punished by law, but the urban management team will also need to be comprehensively rectified, and this kind of favoritism and irregularities must not be allowed to exist in the ranks. I hope that the police investigation will bring justice to the people.
Thirdly, I call on the relevant departments to increase support and supervision for itinerant vendors. Give them a place and environment to operate legally without threats and extortion; At the same time, it is also necessary to guide the street vendors to standardize their operations, apply for relevant licenses in accordance with the requirements of laws and policies, and maintain the order of urban operation. For those traders who are lucky enough to take advantage of loopholes, they should also intensify their crackdown and punishment. Only when relevant departments and vendor groups work together can we build a healthy and orderly urban business environment.
Finally, I hope that the public will remain rational and give law enforcement enough time to investigate and settle the case. Everyone should also be cautious about the various speculations and doubts circulating on the Internet. Regardless of the outcome, we hope that the whole thing can reach a reasonable and fair conclusion in accordance with the requirements of laws and regulations. It upholds fairness and justice, and also warns those lawbreakers who have the right to do wrong, so that they will no longer wantonly infringe on the legitimate business rights of ordinary people.
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