Core Insights - Chen Zhi, once celebrated in Cambodia's business circles, is now the world's most wanted criminal for telecom fraud, specifically for orchestrating a global "pig butchering" cryptocurrency scam [1][6] - The U.S. Department of Justice has filed charges against him, and his assets, including 127,271 bitcoins valued at approximately $15 billion, have been seized, marking a record in U.S. asset forfeiture history [1][6] Group 1: Business Background - Chen Zhi is the founder of the Prince Group, which claims to operate in over 30 countries across various sectors, including real estate, finance, and consumer services [3] - His wealth, however, is derived from a network of scam operations in Cambodia, where victims are lured and coerced into participating in fraudulent activities [3][4] Group 2: Criminal Operations - The criminal organization established "phone farms" equipped with thousands of devices to manipulate social media accounts, posing as investment experts to defraud victims [3][4] - The group implemented "anti-routine" rules to make scams appear more credible, advising members against using overly attractive profiles to lower victims' defenses [3] Group 3: Lavish Spending and Asset Acquisition - Chen Zhi laundered his illicit gains through sophisticated cryptocurrency transactions, leading to extravagant purchases, including private jets and luxury real estate in London, with one office building valued at nearly £100 million [4] - His spending habits have drawn criticism, with officials stating that he is destroying the lives of vulnerable populations while transferring dirty money into the UK property market [4] Group 4: Legal Consequences and International Response - On October 8, 2025, the U.S. formally charged Chen Zhi with multiple offenses, including telecom fraud and money laundering, potentially facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted [6] - The UK government has also imposed severe sanctions on him and his network, freezing assets and penalizing companies linked to the Prince Group for forced labor and torture allegations [6] Group 5: Broader Implications - The case has sparked international concern regarding the prevalence of telecom fraud in Southeast Asia and the complicity of local authorities in such activities [8] - It highlights the need for global cooperation to dismantle criminal networks and protect victims, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of telecom fraud to safeguard public welfare [8]

来源： 据央视新闻 公安部通报，目前，缅北"四大家族"刘家犯罪集团案件已经被依法提起公诉。 以刘正祥、刘正琦等为首要分子的缅北果敢刘家犯罪集团 涉嫌诈骗、敲诈勒索、非法拘禁、开 设赌场、组织卖淫、贩卖毒品以及组织他人偷越国（边） 境等 多项罪名，涉诈资金超26亿 元，涉赌资金超80亿元，裸聊敲诈金额1700余万元，组织卖淫非法所得1600余万元。 今天（10月16日），独家揭露有着"果敢首富"之称的缅北刘家集团犯罪始末，看中国警方如 何抽丝剥茧，揭开刘氏家族商业帝国光鲜外表下的"黑色内核"。 刘家电诈园区发展最快 "果敢首富"致富路：公司化运营 刘正祥是缅北果敢刘家家族的族长，他于1962年出生于缅甸果敢地区，早年以贩毒起家。"福 利来集团创始人、董事长，龙塘民兵大队总指挥"是他现在对外的头衔，与其他家族的当家人 相比，他没有政治"光环"傍身，但却丝毫不影响刘氏家族缅北电诈版图的扩张。 通过早年毒品犯罪完成了血腥的原始积累后，1996年，刘正祥和他的家族成员，在缅北果敢 成立了福利来公司，作为其家族势力的"大本营"，开始涉足和布局更多元化的"捞金"之路。 福建省龙岩市公安局刑侦支队支队长 石林 垣 ： 201 ...

本文来自微信公众号：智通财经，作者：陈升龙，头图来自：AI生成 美国执法部门近日查获柬埔寨大规模"杀猪盘"（pig butchering），并扣押了幕后主谋所持有的127271枚比特币，总价值约为150亿美元 （约合 1070亿人民币）。 这是该国历史上最大规模的加密货币资产查没。 纽约布鲁克林联邦法庭指控37岁的男子Chen Zhi（又名Vincent）等人犯有电信欺诈和洗钱共谋罪。其操控的王子集团（Prince Holding Group）在柬埔寨各地经营强迫劳动的诈骗园区。 这些园区囚禁着被"高薪工作"诱骗而去的各国劳工，并通过暴力和酷刑胁迫他们实施诈骗。 若罪名成立，Chen Zhi最高将面临在美40年的监禁。但美国司法部指出，他仍然在逃，目前下落不明。 据悉Chen Zhi是太子集团的创始人兼董事长。该集团对外自称为业务遍及30个国家的房地产、金融和消费服务的公司，实际上是亚洲最 大的跨国犯罪组织之一，在柬埔寨经营着10个电诈园区。 美国财政部已将该集团定性为跨国犯罪组织，并对100多名相关个人和实体实施制裁。 英美等国的联合行动通过链上追踪和卧底渗透获取了这些比特币的私钥，最终控制了这批加密货币资 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights a case of potential telecom fraud where an elderly customer was targeted by scammers posing as law enforcement, attempting to convince him to transfer 200,000 yuan to a "safe account" [1][2] Group 1: Case Analysis - The fraudsters exploited the victim's trust in public security agencies, using the pretext of criminal involvement to manipulate him into transferring funds [2] - Bank staff demonstrated keen observation skills by identifying unusual behavior and promptly initiating risk response protocols, which included reporting the incident to the authorities [2] - The collaboration between the bank and police was effective in intercepting the fraudulent transaction and protecting the customer's assets [2] Group 2: Lessons Learned - There is a need to enhance public awareness and education regarding fraud prevention, particularly targeting vulnerable groups such as the elderly and students [3] - Continuous professional training for frontline employees is essential to improve their ability to recognize suspicious transactions and behaviors, ensuring quick reporting and intervention [3] - Strengthening the collaboration mechanism between banks and law enforcement agencies is crucial for efficient handling of suspected fraud cases, creating a unified front against telecom and online scams [3]

Core Insights - The article highlights a successful intervention by a bank branch to prevent a customer from falling victim to a complex telecom fraud scheme involving romance and investment [1][2][3] Group 1: Incident Overview - A customer attempted to transfer 10,000 yuan, which raised suspicions among bank staff due to her nervous demeanor and the nature of the transaction [1] - The customer was being manipulated by an individual claiming to be a friend of her husband, who was allegedly working abroad, and was soliciting investment funds [1][2] Group 2: Fraud Detection and Prevention - The bank's operational supervisor, leveraging anti-fraud training and experience, identified the high risk of the situation and reviewed chat records that indicated manipulative behavior typical of "pig butchering" scams [2] - The bank initiated an emergency response, calming the customer while suspending the transaction and contacting law enforcement for further investigation [2] Group 3: Customer Response and Future Actions - The customer expressed deep gratitude for the bank's intervention, acknowledging that without their diligence, she would have lost her money [3] - The bank plans to enhance staff training on fraud prevention and increase financial literacy efforts to better equip customers against such scams in the future [3]

【环球时报特约记者 刘皓然 叶一】近日，美国与英国政府通过一场联合调查行动，成功对盘踞在柬埔 寨的特大电信诈骗集团实施沉重打击。据美国执法部门透露，此案或将成为美国历史上经办过的规模最 大的"杀猪盘"骗局之一。 据美国有线电视新闻网（CNN）报道，太子集团在柬埔寨境内至少开设了10个电诈园区，内部人员大 多是被诱骗至此的外籍人士，他们在监工的高压管控下被迫从事电诈工作。报道称，仅集团旗下两个主 要电诈中心，就配有1200多部手机及7万多个社交媒体账号。电诈人员通常以情感为突破口，诱导受害 者为其"投资"或"提供资金救急"。为提升骗局可信度，太子集团管理层还特意要求电诈人员在针对男性 目标实施诈骗时，"避免使用过于漂亮的女性形象"作为诱饵。 据报道，陈志曾公开吹嘘，通过操纵"杀猪盘"骗局，每天可获利3000万美元。该集团通过其他关联业务 或空壳公司转移诈骗赃款，并用这些非法资金大肆购置豪宅、游艇、私人飞机等。而在电诈园区，工作 人员日常需承受威胁、殴打、单独囚禁等虐待行为。有消息称，太子集团管理层甚至为监工设定了"不 打死就行"的体罚标准。另据了解，美国纽约检察机关此前已对陈志提起诉讼，指控其涉嫌网络诈骗、 贿 ...

Core Points - The U.S. government has designated the Prince Group of Cambodia as a transnational criminal organization, accusing it of engaging in telecom fraud and imposing sanctions on it [1][5] - The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the group's founder, Chen Zhi, and seized nearly $15 billion worth of Bitcoin [1][5] - The Prince Group claims to be a real estate and financial services company operating in over 30 countries, but U.S. prosecutors allege it runs telecom fraud operations in Cambodia [1][5] Summary by Sections Allegations and Operations - The Prince Group is accused of operating telecom fraud parks in Cambodia, where many individuals are forced to participate in scams under threats of violence [1][3] - Workers are often lured by false high-paying job offers and are kept in large dormitories surrounded by high walls and barbed wire [1][3] - The group employs a "phone farm" strategy, using 1,250 phones to control approximately 76,000 social media accounts for scamming purposes [1][3] Financial Aspects - The fraud operations reportedly generate over $30 million daily, with the group utilizing its extensive business network for money laundering, including online gambling and cryptocurrency mining [3][5] - The U.S. Department of Justice has seized 127,271 Bitcoins, valued at nearly $15 billion, believed to be proceeds from Chen Zhi's fraudulent activities [5] Legal Actions and International Response - Chen Zhi faces multiple charges, including telecom fraud and money laundering, with a potential maximum sentence of 40 years if convicted [3][5] - The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Chen Zhi and over 100 entities associated with the Prince Group, freezing all assets in the U.S. [5][6] - The U.K. government has also taken action, freezing assets worth £130 million related to the fraud network in the U.K. [5][6] Broader Context - The U.S. government estimates that fraud activities from Southeast Asia will cause American citizens losses of at least $10 billion in 2024, a 66% increase from the previous year [6]

Core Insights - The article highlights a successful collaboration between Beijing Bank and law enforcement to prevent a potential financial fraud case involving a customer who was targeted by a scammer posing as a stock trading expert [1][4][6] Group 1: Incident Overview - A customer, Ms. Peng, attempted to make a large transfer at Beijing Bank but was flagged by staff due to her anxious behavior and vague explanations regarding the transfer's purpose [1][2] - The bank staff identified the situation as a potential "pig butchering" scam, characterized by high consultation fees and secrecy [1][4] Group 2: Scam Details - Ms. Peng was lured by an advertisement for free stock recommendations from a self-proclaimed expert, who later demanded a payment of 100,000 yuan for "core insider information" [2][4] - The scammer advised her to avoid bank scrutiny by splitting the transfer into multiple transactions and using online payment platforms [2] Group 3: Bank's Response - Beijing Bank's proactive measures included a system that flagged the suspicious transaction, leading to a protective hold on Ms. Peng's account and a warning call to her [2][4] - The bank's staff worked closely with local police, successfully preventing Ms. Peng from losing her money and earning commendation for their vigilance and professionalism [4][6] Group 4: Recognition and Future Actions - The local anti-fraud center recognized Beijing Bank for its effective collaboration in combating telecom fraud, emphasizing the importance of financial institutions in safeguarding customer assets [4][6] - The bank expressed its commitment to maintaining a strong anti-fraud defense and enhancing cooperation with law enforcement to protect the public's financial security [8]

9月20日，为学AI，一位76岁的老人来到北京市马驹桥一产业园附近，准备把钱埋进土里，被民警拦 截。本文图片均由受访者提供 44岁的张琳出国3年，回上海发现母亲的账户里少了30多万元，手机里却多了二三十个App，名字听起 来"高大上"，例如"中国梦""共富工程""碳达峰圆梦钱包""乡基会"。这些App无法通过应用商店等正规 途径下载，母亲在上面"投资"，App账户里数字翻了倍，但始终无法提现。 社交媒体上，许多人像张琳一样在父母被骗经历分享的帖子下面"抱团取暖"。被骗的老人中有退休教 师、公务员、出租车司机，有的见过世面、有一定的知识水平，却在晚年陷入骗局。有人试图总结被骗 亲属的共性，"都是打工人，没体会过创业的不易，才会做发财梦"，但评论区立马有人反驳，"我妈做 生意的，白手起家没日没夜干起来的，依旧被骗"。 张琳母亲的遭遇不是孤例，越来越多刷单返现、冒充客服诈骗开始通过那些"假App"接近老年人。骗子 们精通一套能够击破老年人心理防线的话术。有老人醒悟过来后叹息着说，"我一生比较谨慎，没想到 还是掉进骗子的圈套里"。 北京市公安局大兴分局西红门派出所民警李佳梁告诉中青报·中青网记者，受骗老人被唤醒，有的 ...

Core Points - The article highlights the increasing prevalence of fraudulent apps targeting elderly individuals, leading to significant financial losses and emotional distress for victims and their families [1][2][3][4][5][6][10][11][12][14][15]. Group 1: Nature of the Fraud - Fraudsters are using fake apps with appealing names to lure elderly users into investing, often leading to substantial financial losses that are difficult to recover [1][3][4][10]. - The scams often involve psychological manipulation techniques, such as the "gaslighting effect," which confuses victims and makes them doubt their own judgment [10][11][15]. - Many elderly victims are drawn to these scams due to their desire to engage with modern technology and the promise of financial returns, which they perceive as legitimate opportunities [17][18][19]. Group 2: Victim Profiles - Victims include a diverse range of elderly individuals, such as retired teachers, civil servants, and taxi drivers, who may have varying levels of education and life experience [1][4][8][12]. - The average age of victims is around 55 years, with a significant proportion being retired professionals, particularly women [12][14]. - Many victims exhibit a strong desire to prove their competence in using technology, which can lead them to overlook red flags associated with these fraudulent apps [11][17]. Group 3: Family Dynamics - Family members often struggle to intervene effectively, facing challenges in convincing their elderly relatives to abandon these scams [7][18][21]. - Some children resort to monitoring their parents' online activities and reporting fraudulent accounts to protect them [7][8]. - The emotional toll on families can be significant, leading to conflicts and feelings of helplessness as they witness their loved ones being exploited [6][18][21]. Group 4: Law Enforcement Response - Law enforcement agencies are increasingly focusing on preventive measures to protect the elderly from such scams, emphasizing the importance of awareness and education [2][10][15]. - Police have reported that the cost of producing these fraudulent apps is low, allowing scammers to operate with minimal investment while targeting a large number of potential victims [4][10]. - Collaborative efforts between law enforcement and financial institutions are being implemented to improve the recovery rates of lost funds for victims [15].