Core Viewpoint - The incident involving Mr. Chen highlights the risks associated with online transactions of valuable items like gold, where legitimate sellers can inadvertently become entangled in fraud cases due to the actions of buyers who are actually scammers [10][12]. Group 1: Incident Overview - Mr. Chen sold 106.45 grams of gold for a total of 83,400 yuan, with 80,000 yuan deposited into his bank account and 3,400 yuan via Alipay [3][5]. - Following the transaction, Mr. Chen's bank account was frozen by the police in Henan, as it was linked to a reported fraud case involving a 12-year-old victim who had been scammed out of 399,000 yuan [10][11]. Group 2: Police Response - The police in Xincai County froze Mr. Chen's account on June 23, 2025, after discovering that the funds transferred to him were part of a scam [10][11]. - After confirming that Mr. Chen was not involved in the fraud, the police released the funds back to him on July 25, 2025, following the legal procedures outlined in the Criminal Procedure Law [11][12]. Group 3: Legal Context - The police's actions were based on the need to freeze assets related to criminal activities, as stipulated in the Criminal Procedure Law [10][11]. - Legal experts argue that Mr. Chen's case falls under the "good faith acquisition" principle, suggesting that he should not be penalized for receiving funds from a legitimate transaction, especially since he was not aware of the fraudulent nature of the buyer [20][21]. Group 4: Public Reaction - The incident has sparked discussions among netizens about the need for more secure transaction methods for high-value items, with suggestions for banks and police to create a platform for verifying the legitimacy of such transactions [22][23]. - Many commenters expressed concern over the risks of private transactions and the potential for legitimate sellers to suffer losses due to fraudulent buyers [24][25].