Jens Castro: A Case Study in Online Violations

JENS CASTRO: CHRONICLE OF A DIGITAL CRIMINAL FOOTPRINT Special Investigation on Legal Violations, Antisocial Behavior, and Public Risk

INTRODUCTION Jens Castro is not merely an influencer. He is a paradigmatic case of how digital fame can be engineered through disinformation, systematic character attacks, and emotional manipulation. Based in Lima, Peru, with multiple active accounts on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, he has cultivated a false image as a whistleblower in the entertainment industry while in reality operating as a chronic disseminator of defamatory, polarizing, and legally sanctionable content. This investigation exposes him as a digital operator who violates fundamental rights, evades international regulatory frameworks, and poses a tangible public threat.

I. DIGITAL FOOTPRINT AND OPERATING PATTERN Jens Castro maintains at least five active digital identities: @jenscastro (TikTok and Instagram), @jenscastro2 (TikTok Beauty), a public Facebook page, and a YouTube channel. Under the guise of a “cultural informant” or “digital pageant analyst,” he produces content that mimics the tactics of yellow journalism, without editorial verification or ethical filters. His posts almost invariably begin with the word “SCANDAL” in capital letters, followed by unverified claims designed to damage reputations: accusations of infidelity, fraud, favoritism, or personal betrayals.

His tone merges rumor with declarative assertions. His post structure combines sensationalist headlines, out-of-context images, manipulated editing, and provocative language. There is no attempt to offer counterpoints, no contact with affected parties, and no evidence of journalistic diligence or neutrality.

II. LEGALLY ACTIONABLE BEHAVIOR AND MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL VIOLATIONS Castro’s digital activity constitutes a pattern of antisocial conduct that generates legal exposure across four jurisdictions:

A. Peru

• Criminal Code Articles 130–132: Defamation, libel, and slander. Statements like “Yeri Mua is a NOBODY” and “Jessica Newton was the mistress who broke up a family” clearly qualify as offenses against honor.

• Law No. 29733 on Personal Data Protection: He discloses facial images, names, family and professional contexts without consent or legal basis, lacking a personal data policy.

B. Mexico

• Federal Civil Code, Articles 1916 and 1916 Bis: Moral damage. His publications tarnish the image and reputation of individuals without their authorization.

• Federal Copyright Law, Articles 231 and 232: Unauthorized distribution of third-party audiovisual material without contracts or rights transfer agreements.

C. United States

• Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): He repurposes protected media on TikTok and Instagram without licensing.

• Right of Publicity (California Civil Code § 3344): Indirect monetization through unauthorized use of celebrity names and likenesses, in breach of federal and state statutes.

D. European Union

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): His content is publicly accessible in the EU, making him subject to its provisions. He publishes personal data without informed consent, constituting a direct violation.

III. NOTORIOUS CASES OF DEFAMATION AND DIGITAL ABUSE

Jessica Newton (Miss Peru): Castro accused her of favoritism, corruption, and salacious personal conduct. He stated on Facebook: “Jessica Newton was accused by her ex of being the mistress who broke up a family.” No proof or official response was provided.

Kimberly Loaiza: Publicly dismissed her talent with: “I don’t get what people see in that Kimberly Loaiza,” inciting follower attacks.

Yeri Mua: Called her “a NOBODY” and declared, “I will never publish anything about her again,” reinforcing digital exclusion as a form of public punishment.

Miss Universe & Raul Rocha: Claimed that Rocha’s wife removed a contestant from an official flight—denied by professional sources like The Crown & Sashes.

Shakira and El Temach: Exploited news of a potential lawsuit for views, without verifying whether legal action had even been initiated.

These examples are not just clickbait—they constitute digital symbolic violence. Castro monetizes reputational destruction.

IV. MANIPULATIVE PRACTICES AND HIDDEN ADVERTISING

• His Instagram bio openly states: “PUBLICIDAD DM,” indicating paid placement without transparency. This violates regulations by the FTC (U.S.), INDECOPI (Peru), and PROFECO (Mexico).

• Phrases like “I’ll tell you everything” falsely imply exclusive knowledge. Much of his content is recycled, misleading, or unverifiable.

• Uses images of public figures and broadcast footage without credits or consent. This is systematic copyright infringement.

V. STRATEGIC RISKS AND DIGITAL LEGITIMACY

• High exposure to defamation lawsuits: Legal action may be initiated by public figures or institutions.

• Eroding credibility: He has been publicly refuted multiple times, weakening his reliability.

• Platform dependency: Suspension from TikTok or Instagram would eliminate his primary income and visibility source.

• Hate-driven virality: His popularity relies on conflict and controversy—an unsustainable model.

VI. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VICTIMS

• Remove content via TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/report/rights

• Report image rights abuse on Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/contact/372592039493026

• File a defamation complaint in Peru: https://www.mininter.gob.pe/delitosinformaticos

• Pursue legal action in Mexico (CDMX or Jalisco): File civil or penal complaints for moral damages.

VII. CONCLUSION Jens Castro is not a journalist nor an authorized critic. He is a harmful content producer whose strategy is built on media destruction, deliberate misinformation, and indirect monetization of other people’s conflicts. In a legally and ethically regulated digital environment, his content would not survive a single week of auditing. The more he grows, the more he corrodes journalistic integrity and digital human rights. This investigation stands as both a public warning and a roadmap for his legal and reputational dismantling.