BIDU's Apollo Go: Public Security Busts Online Misinformation Group Discrediting Co., Involving Hundreds of Accounts

　　Apollo Go, the self-driving travel service of BIDU-SW (09888.HK) +0.400 (+0.463%) Short selling $71.78M; Ratio 20.641% (BIDU.US) , noted that the public security authorities have recently busted an online misinformation case, arresting more than 10 suspects involving over 10 multi-channel network (MCN) organisations in several provinces and cities. They were suspected of manipulating hundreds of accounts and posting online comments to discredit Apollo Go. Five suspects have been criminally detained, and the case is still under further investigation.

　　Apollo Go stressed that it will continue to provide safe, comfortable, green and low-carbon travel services to its users in the future.

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　　It was rumoured last month that self-driving rideshare cars of Apollo Go in Wuhan stopped in front of green lights and rushed into the middle of the road at red lights, causing traffic congestion and resulting in the company being summoned by the city's authorities.

　　Apollo Go subsequently clarified that the relevant rumour was false and a malicious complaint. After verification and collection of evidence, the company confirmed that the claims seriously differed from the facts. The case was then reported to the public security authorities and an investigation was opened.