But some local governments went so far as to punishment the *family members* (spouses, children, parents) of those convicted—or even only suspected—of telecom fraud. See, e.g., this notice from a municipal district in Fujian: sohu.com/a/679673671_... 4/

Such collective punishments included denial of educational opportunities, effective bans on public sector employment (in the military, civil service & public institutions 事业单位), and suspension of social security benefits. 5/