Oops! A Student’s “Take‑Your‑Own‑Adventure” Video Gone Wrong
Picture this: a 22‑year‑old Chinese student, Zhou Zhiwen, decides to turn a quiet Tuesday morning at Nanyang Technological University into a covert film shooting. He snuck into a female restroom, slipped his phone up the partition, and started recording. The rather bold move didn’t end well.
What actually happened
- Feb 5, 2021: The scene starts in a locked cubicle where a 20‑year‑old student enters the bathroom before class.
- Zhou, on a break from his tutorial, spots the cubicle, follows the girl, and secretly glares at her photo‑opportunity.
- He positions his phone under the door, rear camera pointed Yep‑Yep–and records.
- The victim, half‑naked, catches a shadow of a phone in the adjacent cubicle, yells, and Zhou dashes out.
Word got out fast—security heard sounds, the professor called, and the police swooped in the same day to arrest our would‑be filmmaker.
Why did Zhou try to make amends?
After the crash‑landing of his “movie,” he deleted the footage and—quite honestly—conquered his feelings of remorse by waiting outside the bathroom to apologize. He even said to the authorities that it was a “stress‑induced” moment, claiming it was a one‑off.
The legal aftermath
Judge John Ng ordered a mental‑health assessment to decide whether Zhou needs a mandatory treatment order instead of a jail stint. If he qualifies, the guy will receive therapy for his mental issues. The case carries a single charge of filming an upskirt video—one of the most tedious crimes to get judged for by the courts.
NTU’s response
NTU is stern on harassment. Here’s what the university handed down:
- Two‑semester suspension.
- Ban on on‑campus housing and leadership roles.
- Back to school after punishment with a fresh start, but with the possibility of a disciplinary board chewing over his future again.
According to the spokesperson, zero tolerance for voyeurism means the guys who get caught could face up to two years in jail, fines, caning, or a combo of all those punishments.
What can we learn?
Even if you’re blissfully trapped in a culture where YOLO reigns, “What can I say—take my own adventure” should not replace respect for other people’s privacy. The whole story is a stark reminder: confidence in a spot‑the‑screenshot camera can easily derail your life.
