陈志跑路了，150亿比特币被抄，曾被环球网吹成 “经济标杆”

Core Insights - A prominent figure in Southeast Asia, Chen Zhi, has been revealed as the mastermind behind the largest telecom fraud group in Asia, with assets amounting to $15 billion [1][4] - The U.S. Department of Justice has seized 127,271 bitcoins from Chen Zhi, marking the largest asset seizure in U.S. history, valued at $15 billion [4] Group 1: Background and Rise - Chen Zhi, a dual citizen of Cambodia and the UK, was previously celebrated as an "innovation pioneer" and "economic engine" of Southeast Asia, receiving extensive media praise [3][4] - Prior to his downfall, Chen Zhi was involved in various high-profile collaborations and was even visited by officials from the Shanxi Provincial Department of Commerce [3] Group 2: Fraud Operations - Chen Zhi's organization operated at least ten heavily guarded facilities in Cambodia, luring victims with high-paying job offers, only to imprison them and force them into telecom scams [4] - Victims were subjected to a rigorous system involving over 1,200 phones and 70,000 social media accounts, using scripted dialogues to deceive others [4] Group 3: Financial Gains and Assets - The fraud operation reportedly generated $30 million daily for Chen Zhi, who used the proceeds to purchase luxury items, including private jets and multiple high-value properties in London [4] - The U.S. and UK governments have taken significant actions against Chen Zhi's assets, with the UK freezing all his properties in London [4] Group 4: Aftermath and Reflection - Following Chen Zhi's escape, the FBI has issued a global manhunt, and he faces up to 40 years in prison if captured [5] - The media that once lauded Chen Zhi are now retracting their positive coverage, raising questions about accountability and the role of media in enabling such fraud [5] - The incident has prompted investigations into other potential fraud bases in countries like Myanmar and Laos, highlighting the need for greater scrutiny of international fraud operations [5]