八部门发布《反洗钱特别预防措施管理办法》，该办法已经2025年11月17日中国人民银行2025年第15次 行务会议审议通过，并经外交部、公安部、国家安全部、司法部、财政部、住房城乡建设部、市场监管 总局同意，现予公布，自2026年2月16日起施行。 反洗钱特别预防措施管理办法 第一章总则 第一条为预防洗钱、恐怖融资及大规模杀伤性武器扩散融资活动，规范反洗钱特别预防措施，根据《中 华人民共和国反洗钱法》《中华人民共和国反恐怖主义法》《中华人民共和国对外关系法》等法律，制 定本办法。 第二条任何单位和个人应当依法对下列名单所列对象采取反洗钱特别预防措施： （一）国家反恐怖工作领导小组认定并由其办公室公告的恐怖活动组织和人员名单； （二）外交部发布的执行联合国安理会决议通知中涉及定向金融制裁的组织和人员名单； （三）中国人民银行认定或者会同国家有关机关认定的，具有重大洗钱风险、不采取措施可能造成严重 后果的组织和人员名单。 第三条本办法所称反洗钱特别预防措施，包括立即停止向本办法第二条规定的名单所列对象及其代理 人、受其指使的组织和人员、其直接或者间接控制的组织提供金融等服务或者资金、资产，立即限制相 关资金、资产 ...

Group 1 - The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh warns Chinese citizens against engaging in telecom fraud, gambling, and other illegal activities, highlighting recent arrests of Chinese nationals for such crimes [1] - All foreign workers in Bangladesh must hold a work visa issued by the Bangladeshi government, and Chinese citizens are advised to verify employment details to avoid falling into scams [1] - The embassy emphasizes the importance of enhancing safety awareness among Chinese citizens in Bangladesh, urging them to recognize common scams and avoid sharing personal information [1] Group 2 - In case of emergencies, individuals are advised to contact local police and seek assistance from the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh [2] - Emergency contact numbers for Bangladesh police and the Chinese Embassy are provided for immediate assistance [3]

Core Viewpoint - Recent arrests of Chinese citizens in Bangladesh for involvement in telecom fraud, online gambling, and money laundering highlight the risks associated with illegal activities in the country [1] Group 1: Legal and Regulatory Context - All foreign workers in Bangladesh must possess a work visa issued by the Bangladeshi government, emphasizing the importance of verifying employment conditions and avoiding "high salary recruitment" scams [1] - Both Chinese and Bangladeshi law enforcement agencies are actively combating telecom fraud, online gambling, and money laundering, urging individuals to refrain from illegal activities [1] Group 2: Safety and Awareness Measures - Chinese citizens in Bangladesh are advised to enhance their awareness of common scams, including online shopping fraud, fake investment schemes, impersonation of customer service on social media, and currency exchange scams [1] - Recommendations include avoiding unknown links, not downloading suspicious apps, safeguarding personal information, using legal channels for currency exchange, and reporting any illegal activities to local authorities and the embassy [1]

Core Insights - A large-scale operation by Chilean police dismantled a multinational crime syndicate involved in a significant fraud scheme targeting U.S. citizens, particularly the elderly, with losses amounting to $200 million [1][3] Group 1: Crime Operation Details - The crime group operated through fake online investment platforms, luring victims into believing they were making high-return financial investments [3] - Approximately 400 American victims have been confirmed, with a total fraud amount reaching $200 million [3] - The operation's center was located in Iquique, a port city about 1,800 kilometers north of Santiago, within a prominent free trade zone [3] Group 2: Money Laundering Mechanism - The syndicate registered around 119 shell companies in Chile to facilitate money laundering and disguise the origins of the funds [3] - Once the funds were transferred to Chilean bank accounts, they were frequently moved between these shell companies to obscure their source before being sent overseas [3] Group 3: Law Enforcement Actions - Over 500 agents were deployed in the operation on January 9, marking the first time such a large-scale action was taken in the affected area [4] - A total of 39 individuals were arrested during the operation, highlighting the complex and multinational nature of the crime group [6] - Santander Bank in Chile reported suspicious transactions and cooperated with authorities, filing criminal charges on July 10, 2025 [4]

Core Viewpoint - The successful extradition of Chen Zhi, the leader of a major cross-border gambling and fraud crime syndicate, from Cambodia to China marks a significant achievement in law enforcement cooperation between China and Cambodia [1][6]. Group 1: Criminal Activities and Legal Actions - Chen Zhi's criminal group is suspected of multiple offenses including operating illegal casinos, fraud, illegal business operations, and concealing criminal proceeds [1][7]. - Chen Zhi has been placed under compulsory measures by Chinese authorities, and investigations into related cases are ongoing [1][7]. - The Chinese police plan to publicly announce the first batch of wanted members of Chen Zhi's criminal group and are committed to capturing all fugitives [1][7]. Group 2: Asset Freezing and International Cooperation - Hong Kong police announced the freezing of assets worth HKD 27.5 billion (approximately RMB 25.2 billion) linked to the "Prince Group," which is involved in international telecom fraud and money laundering [3][9]. - Taiwanese prosecutors have seized assets valued at over TWD 45 billion (approximately RMB 10.3 billion) related to the "Prince Group" and detained 25 suspects [3][9]. - A joint investigation by the US and UK governments has targeted the "Prince Group," resulting in sanctions against 146 targets, including asset freezes and travel bans [5][11]. Group 3: Financial Transactions and Implications - The "Prince Group" has conducted 52 transactions in five South Korean banks, involving amounts exceeding KRW 197 billion (approximately RMB 985 million) [6][12]. - The crackdown on the "Prince Group" is considered one of the largest "pig-butchering" scams in US history, highlighting the scale of the operation [5][11].

Group 1 - Chen Zhi, the head of a major cross-border gambling and fraud crime syndicate, was successfully repatriated from Cambodia to China with the support of Cambodian authorities [1] - The crime syndicate is suspected of multiple offenses including operating casinos, fraud, illegal business operations, and concealing criminal proceeds [1] - The Chinese Ministry of Public Security plans to publicly announce the first batch of wanted members of Chen Zhi's crime group and urges criminals to surrender for leniency [1] Group 2 - Prince Bank, one of Cambodia's largest commercial banks, is undergoing liquidation following a loss of public trust due to sanctions imposed by the UK and US on the Prince Group [2] - The Cambodian National Bank has appointed Morison Kak & Associates to oversee the liquidation process, which includes halting all new banking operations and account openings [2] - Customers with existing accounts can still withdraw funds, but must continue to meet their loan repayment obligations [2] Group 3 - The Prince Group has been accused by US authorities of large-scale investment fraud and money laundering, with a request to seize approximately $15 billion in Bitcoin assets held by Chen Zhi [3] - Following sanctions from the US and UK, other countries, including South Korea, have begun investigations into the Prince Group's activities [4] - South Korean banks have frozen assets related to the Prince Group, with transactions exceeding 197 billion Korean Won (approximately 1.5 million USD) reported [4] Group 4 - Singaporean authorities have seized six properties and other financial assets belonging to Chen Zhi and the Prince Group, valued at over 1.5 million Singapore Dollars (approximately 8.2 million RMB) [4]

Group 1 - Chen Zhi, the founder of Prince Group, was apprehended and repatriated to China for leading a major cross-border gambling and fraud syndicate [1] - The Cambodian authorities have initiated legal actions against Chen Zhi and his associates, with plans to publicly pursue the group's key members [1] - Prince Bank, one of Cambodia's largest commercial banks, is undergoing liquidation due to a loss of public trust following sanctions from the UK and US governments [3][5] Group 2 - The Cambodian National Bank has appointed Morison Kak & Associates to oversee the liquidation process of Prince Bank, halting all new banking operations [5] - Following the sanctions, the Prince Group is accused of large-scale investment fraud and money laundering, with US authorities seeking to confiscate approximately $15 billion in Bitcoin assets held by Chen Zhi [5] - South Korean banks have frozen assets related to the Prince Group, with transactions exceeding 197 billion KRW (approximately 1.5 million USD) reported [7] Group 3 - In Singapore, authorities have seized six properties and other financial assets belonging to Chen Zhi and the Prince Group, valued at over 1.5 million SGD (approximately 8.2 million RMB) [10] - The Prince Group has publicly denied all allegations, claiming the investigations are baseless and questioning the motives behind the asset confiscation [5]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the successful repatriation of Chen Zhi, the leader of a major cross-border gambling and fraud crime syndicate, from Cambodia to China, highlighting the effectiveness of law enforcement cooperation between China and Cambodia in combating international telecom fraud [2][5]. Group 1: Background on Chen Zhi - Chen Zhi, born in December 1987 in Fuzhou, China, is a dual citizen of the UK and Cambodia, and the founder and CEO of Prince Group, which has invested over $2 billion in real estate in Cambodia since its establishment in 2015 [7]. - After dropping out of school, Chen Zhi worked as a network administrator and later formed a hacking team to attack websites, eventually fleeing to Cambodia in 2010 [7]. - In Cambodia, he allegedly built a transnational crime network under the guise of real estate development, involving the coercion of laborers into cryptocurrency scams [7]. Group 2: Criminal Activities and Legal Actions - The U.S. Department of Justice issued an international warrant for Chen Zhi in October 2025, accusing him of 23 felonies including telecom fraud and money laundering, and seizing 127,271 bitcoins valued at approximately $15 billion, marking the largest single asset seizure in U.S. history [7]. - In November 2025, Hong Kong police froze assets worth HKD 2.75 billion linked to a criminal group involved in international telecom fraud and money laundering, identified as the Prince Group [8]. - In December 2025, Thailand's Anti-Money Laundering Office froze and seized 289 assets related to Chen Zhi, valued at approximately THB 10.165 billion, connected to major cases of transnational fraud and technical crimes [8].

【文/观察者网 王一】据《柬中时报》报道，柬埔寨内政部当地时间1月7日通报，在打击跨国犯罪的合 作框架下，柬方逮捕太子集团创始人兼董事长陈志等3人，并于当日将其遣送回中国，接受有关部门进 一步调查。 今年38岁的陈志蓄着山羊胡，配上他的娃娃脸，看上去是一个温和无害的人。但实际上，陈志是一个庞 大的跨国网络诈骗团伙的幕后主使。他的犯罪集团用明面上的正经生意作为掩护，通过"杀猪盘"等方 式，诱骗毫不知情的受害者掏出钱财，利用加密货币完成转移，涉案金额庞大，受害者遍布世界各地。 去年10月，美国司法部对陈志提起诉讼，冻结没收了属于太子集团的12.7万枚、价值150亿美元的比特 币，这是美国迄今为止规模最大的加密货币查扣行动。之后，英国、新加坡等多地警方也陆续采取行 动，冻结、没收陈志及其犯罪集团在当地的资产，并实施制裁。 随着这个"电诈之王"正式落入法网，陈志构建的全球最大的犯罪团伙之一也逐渐暴露在世人面前。 从福建小渔村到柬埔寨的"洗白"之路 据公开信息，陈志出生在福建的一个小渔村，中学未毕业就外出谋生，早年创办过一家规模不大、似乎 并不成功的网络游戏公司，赚到了"第一桶金"。太子集团前高管对凤凰网透露，这一时期 ...

Core Viewpoint - The arrest of Chen Zhi, founder and chairman of the Prince Group, in Cambodia marks a significant development in the crackdown on international cybercrime, revealing a vast network of fraud and money laundering operations linked to cryptocurrency [1][6][12]. Group 1: Background and Criminal Activities - Chen Zhi, originally from a small fishing village in Fujian, China, established a network of fraudulent activities under the guise of legitimate businesses, including real estate and banking [2][5]. - The Prince Group, founded in 2015, expanded rapidly into various sectors, including real estate and aviation, while Chen Zhi gained significant political connections in Cambodia [5][6]. - The group was involved in extensive cyber fraud, utilizing tactics such as "pig butchering" scams to deceive victims globally, with reported losses amounting to billions [1][7][9]. Group 2: Legal Actions and International Response - In October 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Chen Zhi, leading to the seizure of approximately 127,271 bitcoins valued at $15 billion, marking the largest cryptocurrency seizure in U.S. history [1][9]. - Following the U.S. actions, law enforcement in the UK, Singapore, and other countries initiated asset freezes and sanctions against Chen Zhi and the Prince Group [6][10]. - The U.S. and UK jointly imposed sanctions in October 2025, targeting 146 entities associated with the Prince Group, citing serious allegations of telecommunications fraud and money laundering [6][10]. Group 3: Impact on the Prince Group and Future Developments - The sanctions prompted a rapid disassociation of various businesses from the Prince Group, leading to significant operational downsizing and restructuring within the organization [11][12]. - The group attempted to rebrand itself as "Kingsmen Group" and changed the names of its properties, but these efforts were criticized as superficial and ineffective [12]. - Following Chen Zhi's arrest on January 7, 2023, Cambodian officials emphasized that no individual, regardless of status, would escape legal consequences for their actions [12].