Group 1 - The U.S. Department of State announced the formation of a special task force named "Scam Center Strike Force" to combat cryptocurrency investment scams in Southeast Asia [1] - The task force is led by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and collaborates with multiple agencies, including the DOJ and the Treasury Department, focusing on transnational networks in countries like Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and the Philippines [1] - The task force has already seized $400 million in cryptocurrency and plans to confiscate an additional $80 million to return to victims [1] Group 2 - On September 8, the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on a large transnational fraud network operating in Southeast Asia, targeting nine entities in Myanmar and ten in Cambodia [2] - The Treasury's statement highlighted that these fraud groups are responsible for severe human rights violations and corruption, estimating that such scams caused American citizens at least $10 billion in losses in 2024, a 66% increase from 2023 [2] - The sanctioned entities include the notorious "Asia Pacific New City" scam park in Myanmar, linked to its creator, She Zhijiang, who was recently extradited to China and arrested [2] Group 3 - In October, U.S. law enforcement seized 127,271 bitcoins valued at approximately $15 billion from a large-scale "pig butchering" scam in Cambodia, marking the largest cryptocurrency asset seizure in the country's history [3] - On November 12, the U.S. Treasury also sanctioned leaders of the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) for their support of scam operations in Myanmar, which have resulted in significant financial losses for U.S. citizens [3]

原本以为，还不错的腾讯财报，能够带领港股持续走强，没想到市场啪啪打脸，弱到了离谱。 既然如此，挨了打就立正站好，调整好心态，耐心等待新的机会，都说了港股是慢牛长牛，那就不着 急。 今天到了周末，跟大家分享一件新鲜事儿。 前两天，香港证监会公布了一起案件，虽然案发时间是在2021年，但最近法院才刚刚判下来，我想还是 值得所有金融参与者警醒。 香港证监会在官网上表示，未获证监会发牌的金融网红，可能不符合证监会要求的操守和问责标准，或 会令投资者面临重大风险及损害。所以，对投资者而言，面对金融网红的投资参考意见时，首先要考虑 他们是否合法合规。 我大概算了一下，这位金融网红周某，实际上就只收了28位会员的订阅费，结果就被判了6周监禁，实 在是得不偿失。这起案件，让我想起去年"924"行情之后，内地网络平台上一下子冒出了大量金融网 红，他们通过网络直播，向投资者"指点江山"分析后市，推荐股票。这些金融网红，不知道有多少人是 真正持牌的分析师，也不知道他们是否有违规向投资者收取费用的情况出现。但我相信，网红"直播荐 股"，绝对不是一个健康合理的状态。幸好，当时那一波直播荐股热潮，很快就被监管压了下去，如果 任其发展，一 ...

骗局通常经历"找猪、养猪、杀猪"三个阶段。首先，骗子在婚恋网站、社交平台寻找目标（找猪）， 伪装成成功人士，通过数周甚至数月的情感经营建立信任关系（养猪）。期间，他们会不经意地展示贵 金属投资的"盈利截图"，制造"投资专家"的人设。当时机成熟，便以"内部消息"、"稳赚不赔"等话术， 诱导受害者下载指定交易软件进行投资（杀猪）。 在贵金属投资领域，一种结合情感诈骗与投资诈骗的新型骗局——"杀猪盘"正悄然蔓延。这种骗局通过 社交平台物色目标，利用情感建立信任后，诱导受害者在虚假平台进行贵金属投资。 1. 陌生网友主动谈论投资理财 2. 强调"内幕消息"、"稳赚不赔" 3. 要求下载来路不明的APP 4. 阻止投资者自行操作账户 5. 初期允许小额出金，诱导加大投入 1. 警惕陌生人的投资建议，尤其是通过网络结识的"好友" 2. 核实平台合规性，只选择受权威监管的平台 3. 保持理性投资心态，不轻信"稳赚不赔"的承诺 4. 不向个人账户转账，所有投资操作通过正规渠道 5. 保护好个人信息，不透露账户密码和验证码 李女士在社交平台认识一位"成功男士"，对方每天嘘寒问暖，逐渐取得李女士信任。随后，对方透露自 己通过贵金 ...

Core Insights - The U.S. government seized 127,271 bitcoins worth approximately $15 billion from a private wallet controlled by Chen Zhi, founder of the Prince Group, amidst ongoing criminal investigations [1][3][4] - This unprecedented action challenges the long-held belief in the inviolability of cryptocurrency assets stored in private wallets, demonstrating that state mechanisms can execute asset seizures even when the criminal mastermind remains at large [1][5] Group 1: The Scheme - Chen Zhi, a businessman with dual citizenship in the UK and Cambodia, is accused of running a sophisticated telecom fraud operation in Cambodia, which operates under a facade of legitimate business [3] - The Prince Group is alleged to be part of a larger "network fraud industrial ecosystem" in Southeast Asia, with U.S. estimates indicating that Americans lost at least $10 billion to such scams in 2024, a 66% increase from the previous year [3][4] Group 2: Money Laundering Techniques - The Prince Group employed a specialized on-chain money laundering technique known as the "spray-funnel" model, which involved splitting large amounts of cryptocurrency into numerous wallets and then recombining them to obscure tracking [4][6] - The seized bitcoins are linked to a significant theft from a mining company named "LuBian" in 2020, where approximately 127,426 bitcoins were stolen, indicating a complex web of illicit activities [4][6] Group 3: Legal and Regulatory Implications - The case illustrates a complete process for handling on-chain assets by judicial and intelligence agencies: on-chain tracking, financial sanctions, and judicial seizure [5][6] - The U.S. Treasury implemented sanctions against Chen Zhi and related entities, effectively cutting off their access to the U.S. dollar clearing system [6][8] Group 4: Security Concerns - The seizure raises significant questions about the security of Bitcoin, as the wallets involved had vulnerabilities in their private key generation, leading to increased predictability and potential exploitation [7][8] - The incident highlights the need for improved security measures in cryptocurrency wallets to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future [7][8] Group 5: Regulatory Evolution - This seizure marks a shift in how state authorities can exert control over on-chain assets, breaking the myth of "unseizable" digital assets [8][9] - The U.S. is establishing a "strategic Bitcoin reserve" mechanism, indicating that seized bitcoins may be held as state assets rather than simply auctioned off, signaling a new era of regulatory oversight [8][9]

白银市场的热火，不仅点燃了投资者的热情，也催生了一片肥沃的"韭菜地"。其中，一种结合了现代社 群营销与古老骗术的陷阱——"老师"带单喊单的杀猪盘，正以其极强的隐蔽性和心理操控性，让无数投 资者在情感与金钱上遭受双重打击。这不仅仅是一场金融骗局，更是一场精心编排的心理剧。 第一幕："养"——小恩小惠，建立信任："老师"会带领大家进行几次小规模的交易，或者提供一 些短线操作建议。期间，可能会让你小有盈利，并且出金顺利。这一步至关重要，它让你坚信跟 随着这位"贵人"就能稳赚不赔。群里的"托儿"们也会适时地烘托气氛，感谢老师的带领，进一步 强化你的认同感。 第二幕："套"——诱导加金，深陷泥潭：在你完全信任之后，"老师"会开始鼓吹"一波大行情"即 将到来，强调"机会难得"，要求大家集结资金、重仓操作。他会用"实现财富自由"、"带领家人过 上好日子"等话术进行情感动员。此时，你可能会投入你的大部分积蓄，甚至借钱、贷款来追加投 资。期间，可能会出现一些亏损，但"老师"会将其归咎于"市场正常波动"或"个别学员心态不 稳"，并鼓励大家"坚定信念"。 第三幕："杀"——终极一击，收割离场：在所谓的"关键战役"中，"老师"会下达 ...

Core Points - Chen Zhi, a prominent figure in Cambodia's real estate sector, has been accused by U.S. authorities of leading a transnational fraud empire, with approximately $15 billion in Bitcoin seized [1][6][10] - The Prince Holding Group, founded by Chen, is implicated in extensive online gambling and fraud operations, with evidence suggesting that a significant portion of its revenue comes from illegal activities [10][21] - Chen's operations have drawn international scrutiny, leading to sanctions and asset freezes in multiple countries, including the U.S. and the U.K. [1][6][21] Group 1: Background and Rise - Chen Zhi, born in Fujian, China, founded Cambodia's largest real estate group at the age of 28, amassing significant wealth [1][4] - His business empire, Prince Holding Group, claims to operate over 100 entities across 30 countries, with investments exceeding $2 billion in real estate alone [10][21] - Chen's early ventures included managing internet cafes and running online gaming services, which laid the groundwork for his later success [4][10] Group 2: Criminal Activities - U.S. indictments reveal that Chen and his associates maintained detailed records of bribery and fraud operations, including the management of multiple scam centers in Cambodia [2][3][6] - The indictment highlights the use of "pig butchering" scams, where victims are lured into fraudulent investment schemes, resulting in substantial financial losses [8][10] - Chen's operations reportedly generated annual revenues of approximately $11 billion from these scams, significantly impacting victims worldwide [11][20] Group 3: Legal Actions and Consequences - The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated civil forfeiture proceedings to seize over 127,271 Bitcoins linked to Chen, marking one of the largest cryptocurrency asset seizures in history [6][15][17] - Chen faces serious charges, including wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy, with potential penalties of up to 40 years in prison if convicted [9][10] - The investigation has led to the identification of 128 companies and 18 individuals associated with Chen's operations, many of which are shell companies with no legitimate business activities [21][23] Group 4: Public Perception and Impact - Despite his criminal allegations, Chen has cultivated a public image as a philanthropist in Cambodia, funding various charitable initiatives and educational programs [31][32] - The Cambodian government has expressed a willingness to cooperate with investigations but maintains that Chen's business operations comply with local laws [32][33] - The unfolding scandal has sparked significant public discourse in Cambodia, with citizens calling for accountability and expressing disillusionment with Chen's previously respected status [32][33]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rise and fall of Chen Zhi, a figure involved in a large-scale criminal operation spanning over 30 countries, focusing on his background, business ventures, and eventual legal troubles, particularly related to cryptocurrency and online gambling [3][4][5]. Group 1: Background and Early Ventures - Chen Zhi was born in a prosperous village in Fujian Province and had a modest upbringing, dropping out of school after the second year of junior high [5][6]. - His early career began as a network administrator in internet cafes, which were often associated with illegal gambling activities [8][10]. - He reportedly made his first significant income through operating private game servers, particularly for the popular game "Legend," which involved illegal activities [10][11]. Group 2: Transition to Cambodia and Gambling Operations - In 2009, Chen Zhi moved to Cambodia, where he initially attempted to start a net cafe but later shifted to real estate, establishing a company that lacked substantial projects [12][15]. - The legalization of gambling in Cambodia in 2014 provided Chen Zhi with opportunities to enter the gambling industry, obtaining a gambling license and citizenship [15][16]. - He capitalized on the decline of internet cafes in China, attracting many fellow Fujian natives to work in his gambling operations, which were often linked to illegal activities [16][17]. Group 3: Expansion and Criminal Activities - Chen Zhi's operations expanded significantly, with his business model combining elements of online gambling and fraud, commonly referred to as "killing pigs" scams [18][19]. - By 2015, he established the "Prince Group," diversifying into real estate and small loans, while maintaining connections to his gambling operations [19][20]. - His ventures reportedly generated immense wealth, with estimates suggesting that even his associates earned millions [22]. Group 4: Legal Troubles and Decline - In 2019, the Cambodian government announced a crackdown on online gambling, leading to a mass exodus of Chinese nationals and a significant decline in Chen Zhi's operations [28][29]. - The crackdown severely impacted his real estate and gambling businesses, leading to a loss of income and operational capacity [30][31]. - Chen Zhi's operations became increasingly violent, with reports of kidnappings and murders linked to his gambling enterprises [32][33]. Group 5: Final Downfall - In October 2025, Chen Zhi faced legal action from U.S. authorities, who accused him of running a major money laundering operation through his gambling and cryptocurrency activities [39].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rise and fall of Chen Zhi, a figure involved in a large-scale criminal organization engaged in fraud and money laundering, culminating in a significant legal case in the United States where he was accused of controlling a network that spanned over 30 countries and involved the seizure of approximately 127,271 bitcoins valued at around $15 billion [5][42]. Background and Early Life - Chen Zhi was born in 1987 in a prosperous village in Fujian Province, China, and had a modest upbringing with a low level of education, dropping out after junior high school [5][6]. - His early career began in internet cafes, which were prevalent in his hometown, where he worked as a network administrator [7][9]. Initial Ventures - Chen Zhi reportedly made his first significant earnings through operating private game servers, particularly for the popular game "Legend," which involved illegal activities such as copyright infringement [10][12]. - After leaving Shanghai, he moved to Cambodia around 2009, where he initially attempted to enter the real estate market but faced challenges due to a lack of experience and resources [13][16]. Transition to Gambling and Fraud - In 2014, the Cambodian government legalized gambling, which provided Chen Zhi with an opportunity to pivot his business model towards the gambling industry, capitalizing on the influx of Chinese capital seeking gambling licenses [17][21]. - He established a business model that combined elements of online gambling and fraud, known as "kill pig" scams, which involved manipulating gambling outcomes and exploiting players [22][25]. Expansion and Operations - Chen Zhi's operations expanded significantly, with the establishment of "Taizi Group," which ventured into real estate, small loans, and tourism, while maintaining connections to his fraudulent activities [27][28]. - His network grew to include thousands of associates from his hometown, who became integral to his operations, particularly in promoting and managing the scams [26][27]. Legal Challenges and Decline - In 2019, the Cambodian government announced a crackdown on online gambling, which severely impacted Chen Zhi's operations, leading to a mass exodus of workers and a decline in business [33][35]. - Despite having influential connections, including high-ranking officials, the crackdown forced him to adapt his business model, leading to increased violence and criminal activities within his operations [38][39]. Final Downfall - By 2025, Chen Zhi faced significant legal repercussions from U.S. authorities, culminating in accusations of fraud affecting numerous individuals, which led to the collapse of his extensive criminal enterprise [41][42].

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Core Insights - The U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of approximately 127,000 bitcoins from Chinese national Chen Zhi, valued at around $15 billion, marking a significant action against foreign assets [1][4]. Group 1: Background of Chen Zhi - Chen Zhi, born in 1987 in Fujian, China, initially made his fortune through private server gaming and later transitioned to telecom fraud, collaborating with Taiwanese scam groups [4][6]. - He established a powerful presence in Cambodia, leveraging connections with local authorities, particularly with Prime Minister Hun Sen, and created a conglomerate known as the Prince Group, which spans various industries including real estate and finance [6][9]. Group 2: Bitcoin and Seizure Details - A substantial portion of the seized bitcoins was mined by Chen's company, LuBian Mining, and the assets had been transferred to U.S. government-controlled wallets as early as June-July 2024 [9][10]. - The seizure raises questions about the security of cryptocurrencies, as the bitcoins were stored in a cold wallet, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in the encryption methods used or human factors leading to the compromise of private keys [10][11]. Group 3: Implications for the Cryptocurrency Industry - The incident has led to a crisis of faith among cryptocurrency advocates, highlighting the fragility of the perceived anonymity and decentralization of digital currencies when faced with state intervention [13][17]. - Historical precedents, such as the seizure of bitcoins from other individuals and entities, illustrate the reality that technological safeguards may not protect against governmental authority [13][17]. - The narrative surrounding cryptocurrencies as a means of escaping centralized control is challenged, as they become tools in geopolitical strategies, with the U.S. considering the inclusion of seized bitcoins into national reserves [13][17].