上海多家教培机构突然关停，警方揪出“职业闭店人”

Core Viewpoint - A new type of "professional closure" contract fraud case has been uncovered in Shanghai, involving multiple educational training institutions and resulting in over 1 million yuan in losses [1][8]. Group 1: Fraud Case Details - The case involves four suspects, including Gu and Han, who were arrested for operating a malicious closure gang targeting educational institutions [1][8]. - The fraud was initiated when a citizen reported that a children's art training institution suddenly closed, with the actual controllers going missing after selling a large course package [3][5]. - Gu and Han had previously been penalized for engaging in "professional closure" activities but continued their operations by using proxies to hold shares and act as legal representatives [5][6]. Group 2: Financial Impact and Operations - The suspects illegally acquired over 1 million yuan from three educational institutions by misleading original owners and creating a façade of operational viability [6][8]. - They employed tactics such as pressuring employees through salary cuts and delaying payments to create an unsustainable business environment, ultimately leading to the closure of the institutions [6][8]. - The funds obtained were misappropriated for personal debts and high consumption, rather than being used for the intended operational purposes of the institutions [6][8]. Group 3: Law Enforcement Response - The Shanghai police have intensified efforts to combat fraudulent activities in the education, fitness, and beauty sectors, focusing on malicious closures and operational risks [8]. - In addition to this case, over 200 illegal fundraising cases related to various investment scams have been uncovered, indicating a broader issue of financial crime affecting public safety and social stability [8].