Group 1 - The event on June 16 aimed to raise awareness about illegal financial activities, highlighting the potential risks associated with "cloud breeding economy" and "small white household loan scams" [1] - From January to May, the total loan balance in the city increased by 9% year-on-year, with over 2,800 businesses receiving support through re-loans and rediscounts [1] - In 2024, the number of new illegal fundraising cases and participants in the city significantly decreased compared to the previous year, indicating substantial progress in handling existing cases [1] Group 2 - June is designated as "Illegal Financial Activity Prevention Month," with the theme "Protect Your Wallet and Your Happy Home," aiming to deepen public understanding of the need to combat illegal financial activities [2] - The city plans to expand the reach of its anti-fraud initiatives and diversify the methods of legal education to ensure the message is effectively communicated to the public [2]

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu province has gathered 14.63 million business entities by the end of last year, with the police playing a crucial role in optimizing the business environment and supporting the modernization of Jiangsu's economy [1] Group 1: Economic Crime Prevention - In 2024, Jiangsu's police have intensified efforts to combat various economic crimes, focusing on protecting property rights and the rights of entrepreneurs [2] - The police have launched several special operations, such as "Winter Offensive" and "Summer Security Crackdown," targeting significant economic crimes and successfully cracking down on over a hundred criminal gangs [2][3] - The police are also addressing internal corruption within enterprises, with a focus on cases of embezzlement and bribery, and have introduced new strategies for combating commercial bribery [2] Group 2: Market Order Maintenance - Jiangsu's police have initiated the "Kunlun 2024" operation to tackle economic crimes that disrupt market order, resulting in the investigation of over a thousand intellectual property infringement cases [3] - The police have successfully handled a major illegal payment case involving funds exceeding 10 billion yuan, providing a model for addressing industry-wide issues [3] Group 3: Business Environment Improvement - The police are implementing measures to create a first-class business environment, including streamlining administrative processes and reducing burdens on enterprises [4][5] - Initiatives include enhancing the efficiency of service centers for businesses and promoting simplified approval processes for key enterprises [4] Group 4: Protection of Private Enterprises - Jiangsu's police are committed to protecting the legal rights of private enterprises and entrepreneurs, addressing issues such as difficulty in reporting and filing cases [6] - The police are enhancing law enforcement standardization to minimize disruptions to normal business operations [6] Group 5: Financial Risk Prevention - The police are focusing on preventing and mitigating financial risks, with nearly 1,000 financial-related cases filed in 2024 and over 1,000 suspects arrested [8] - Efforts include monitoring illegal fundraising activities and addressing crimes such as money laundering and insurance fraud [8]

Core Viewpoint - The "cloud nurturing economy" is a new emotional consumption model relying on internet technology, allowing users to "virtually nurture" animals or plants online, fulfilling emotional companionship and leisure needs. This model has diverse profit mechanisms, including live streaming rewards, membership subscriptions, and derivative product sales, while also promoting the integration of the physical breeding industry and pet economy [1][4]. Group 1: User Engagement and Growth - The "cloud nurturing" model breaks the limitations of time and space, enabling users to watch their nurtured plants or animals grow online anytime, while enjoying services like product delivery and agricultural traceability [4][5]. - The user base for "cloud nurturing" services is primarily young people, but participation is expanding to more age groups, with platforms like Ant Forest having over 600 million trees planted by several hundred million users [5][6]. Group 2: Technological Empowerment - Technologies such as blockchain enhance user experience by providing transparency and traceability, allowing consumers to verify the authenticity of products through unique QR codes that track the entire lifecycle of agricultural products [7][11]. - The integration of technology not only improves trust and risk management but also creates additional value, such as providing data for local policy-making and enabling financial institutions to offer loans based on operational data [7][11]. Group 3: Balancing Commercial and Public Interests - The logic behind nurturing ancient trees or historical buildings often leans towards public welfare rather than commercial profit, with fees primarily used for maintenance rather than profit generation [8][9]. - Future models may explore a "public welfare + commercial" integration, combining nurturing projects with tourism and cultural products to enhance social and economic benefits [9]. Group 4: Challenges and Regulatory Environment - Legitimate "cloud nurturing" platforms face challenges in building user trust and ensuring financial oversight, with concerns about transparency and the authenticity of data presented to users [10][11]. - Recent regulatory measures aim to combat fraud in the "cloud nurturing" sector, which is expected to create a healthier market environment and support the sustainable development of compliant platforms [12][13]. Group 5: Future Growth Opportunities - The "cloud nurturing" economy can deeply integrate with rural tourism and dining sectors, creating a composite growth model that enhances local economies and encourages urban consumer engagement [14].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the emergence of "cloud farming" as a new investment model that combines the internet and agriculture, but warns of hidden traps and scams associated with it, particularly in the form of pyramid schemes and illegal fundraising activities [2][15][20]. Group 1: Overview of "Cloud Farming" - "Cloud farming" includes various online investment schemes such as "cloud breeding" and "cloud planting," which promise high returns with minimal effort [2][15]. - The model allows investors to "adopt" animals or crops online, with the expectation of receiving monthly returns [2][4]. Group 2: Case Study of a Scam - A case study involving a woman named Sun, who invested in a black pig breeding project through an app, illustrates the deceptive nature of these schemes [4][6]. - The app promised high returns, claiming that an investment of 10,000 yuan would yield a profit of 6,000 yuan in 200 days, which attracted many investors [4][6]. Group 3: Recruitment and Payout Mechanism - The company encouraged existing members to recruit new investors, offering substantial referral bonuses, which is a hallmark of pyramid schemes [6][10]. - The app employed a dynamic reward system, where returns were generated from new investors' contributions rather than actual profits from breeding [17][20]. Group 4: Law Enforcement Response - Law enforcement agencies uncovered the scam after a suspicious case involving a farmer attempting to open a bank account in Hong Kong to withdraw funds [8][10]. - Investigations revealed that the app's claims of extensive breeding operations were largely fabricated, with many supposed farms being non-existent or misrepresented [11][15]. Group 5: Regulatory Measures - In response to the rise of such scams, regulatory bodies have issued warnings and are monitoring platforms involved in "cloud farming" to prevent fraudulent activities [18][20]. - A comprehensive monitoring system has been established to analyze potential fraud risks associated with "cloud farming" platforms [18][20].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing prevalence of illegal fundraising schemes targeting the elderly, particularly through the use of high-tech concepts like blockchain and virtual currencies, which exploit the vulnerabilities of approximately 280 million elderly individuals in China [1][2][9]. Group 1: Illegal Fundraising Tactics - Criminals are utilizing high-tech jargon such as "blockchain" and "virtual currency" to lure elderly individuals into investing under the guise of providing retirement services [2][9]. - A case from 2018 involved a defendant who raised over 22 million RMB by promoting a project called "Cloud Storage Chain," falsely claiming it had international trade capabilities and promised high returns [2]. - Another scheme involved a "cloud farming" project that falsely advertised ownership of livestock, leading to over 500 million RMB in illegal fundraising [3]. Group 2: Psychological Manipulation - Fraudsters often present themselves as caring and trustworthy, using tactics such as free gifts and social activities to build rapport with elderly individuals [6][7]. - A notable case involved a company that promised annual returns of 8% to 36% while misleadingly portraying its operations and services to attract investments exceeding 10 billion RMB [6][7]. Group 3: Regulatory and Preventive Measures - Authorities emphasize the need for early identification and reporting of illegal fundraising activities, encouraging the public to be vigilant and skeptical of high-return promises [10][11]. - The article mentions the introduction of a reward system for reporting illegal fundraising activities in Jiangsu Province, aiming to enhance public awareness and participation in prevention efforts [13].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a fraudulent investment scheme called "全民养牛" (All People Raise Cattle), where investors were promised high returns through a cattle investment model that turned out to be a scam, leading to significant financial losses for many individuals [1][6][8]. Group 1: Investment Scheme Overview - The scheme involved an app where users could "adopt" cattle for investment, with promises of high returns and the ability to monitor cattle health through cameras [4][6]. - Investors were initially able to withdraw their funds, which built trust and led to increased investments [1][4]. - The total amount invested in the scheme reached 5 billion yuan, with over ten thousand investors affected [8]. Group 2: Criminal Activities and Legal Actions - The platform's owner, Zhang, was found to have fabricated claims about overseas cattle farms and used funds from new investors to pay returns to earlier investors, a classic Ponzi scheme [6][8]. - In October 2024, Zhang was arrested for illegal public deposit solicitation, and the case was later transferred for prosecution [8][10]. - The police's investigation revealed that the promised cattle and beef products were not legitimate, and the business model was unsustainable [6][8]. Group 3: Impact on Agriculture and Public Trust - The fraudulent activities severely damaged the reputation of the agricultural sector and misled investors, undermining trust in legitimate agricultural investments [13][14]. - Authorities have recognized the rise in such fraudulent schemes in the "cloud farming" sector and are taking measures to combat these crimes and protect public interests [13][14].

Core Viewpoint - The emergence of "cloud farming" and "cloud breeding" models has attracted both investors and fraudsters, leading to significant financial scams in the agricultural sector [1][12]. Group 1: Cloud Farming and Investment Model - The concept of "cloud farming" allows investors to adopt livestock or crops, promising returns that seem guaranteed, such as a monthly rebate of 2% to 5% [8][12]. - In this case, a company claimed to operate a pig breeding farm in Hunan, organizing free trips for potential investors to visit the farm and witness the operations firsthand [6][9]. Group 2: Fraudulent Activities - The company involved did not actually engage in pig farming; instead, it was a well-orchestrated scam that misled investors into believing they were participating in a legitimate business [12][18]. - The scheme involved creating multiple companies to gain trust, organizing farm visits, and promising high returns, ultimately leading to the disappearance of the company and its funds [22][23]. Group 3: Victim Impact - Over 30 individuals in Guizhou were defrauded, with total losses exceeding 600,000 yuan, primarily affecting middle-aged and elderly investors who were less likely to report their losses [22][20]. - Victims were often left in a vulnerable position, feeling ashamed to disclose their losses to family members, which exacerbated their financial difficulties [20].