网络工程师被控盗窃赌博网站资金，两地警方先后立案扣押183个比特币

Core Viewpoint - The case involves Li Dong, a Shenzhen-based IT professional, who is under investigation by police from Hunan and Henan provinces for alleged involvement in illegal gambling and theft of personal information and funds from a gambling website [1][4][10]. Group 1: Allegations and Legal Proceedings - Li Dong was initially investigated for "operating a casino" with police seizing over 100 bitcoins worth more than 40 million RMB from his account [1][4]. - The charges against Li Dong changed from "operating a casino" to "theft" and "infringement of personal information" as the case progressed [1][10]. - In January 2026, the case was publicly heard in the Changge City Court, with the court indicating that it would schedule another hearing [3][10]. Group 2: Background and Investigation - Li Dong, an information security engineer, began trading stocks and cryptocurrencies around 2016, accumulating a significant amount of bitcoin [4][17]. - The investigation into Li Dong was triggered by anonymous reports linking him to a gambling website, leading to police action in September 2024 [4][20]. - Police from both Hunan and Henan provinces have seized a total of over 80 bitcoins from Li Dong, valued at more than 80 million RMB combined [5][21]. Group 3: Charges and Defense - The prosecution claims that Li Dong exploited vulnerabilities in the "Kaitian Sports" gambling website to steal personal information of over 1.84 million Chinese citizens and funds amounting to over 35.5 million RMB [11][25]. - Li Dong's defense argues that the evidence for the charges is insufficient and questions the legality of the police's handling of the case, including the treatment of electronic data [22][25]. - The defense also claims that Li Dong's previous confessions were obtained under duress, seeking to have them excluded as evidence [25][26].