China ‘white mafia’ services help women handle difficult ex and tricky landlords
Group praised for using legal means to protect vulnerable individuals in precarious situations
An increasing number of young women in China are enlisting the services of the so-called “white mafia” to assist them in dealing with troublesome ex-boyfriends or dishonest landlords.
These individuals act as bodyguards, and although they may appear tough, they are gentle and understanding, making them well-suited to handle sensitive personal issues for their clients.
This group, known as the “Professional Bodyguard Team”, has quickly gained popularity on mainland social media, boasting 160,000 followers on Douyin.
Dressed in black and sporting fierce looks, the members are labelled “mafia-like” by netizens, who express that they would not dare to cross them.
They employ various methods that vaguely resemble “intimidation” and “persuasion” to address issues such as domestic violence and bullying.
Unlike real underground criminal gangs, they refer to themselves as “female guardians” of justice, earning the nickname “white mafia” from netizens.