Techub News reported that according to Ta Kung Pao, the Hong Kong Central Police Station announced today the results of Operation "Thunder Drum." Since February this year, police have received reports from 13 victims with losses ranging from 500,000 Hong Kong dollars to 1.3 million Hong Kong dollars, totaling 5 million Hong Kong dollars in losses. Police arrested 6 Chinese nationals (3 men and 3 women, aged 29 to 63) on suspicion of "conspiracy to defraud." The fraud method involved inducing victims to pay a "security deposit" to obtain low-interest loans. This case marks the first time cryptocurrency payment for security deposits has been demanded. Currently, the 6 suspects are in police custody and the case is still under investigation.
Techub News reported that according to Ta Kung Pao, the Hong Kong Central Police Station announced today the results of Operation "Thunder Drum." Since February this year, police have received reports from 13 victims with losses ranging from 500,000 Hong Kong dollars to 1.3 million Hong Kong dollars, totaling 5 million Hong Kong dollars in losses. Police arrested 6 Chinese nationals (3 men and 3 women, aged 29 to 63) on suspicion of "conspiracy to defraud." The fraud method involved inducing victims to pay a "security deposit" to obtain low-interest loans. This case marks the first time cryptocurrency payment for security deposits has been demanded. Currently, the 6 suspects are in police custody and the case is still under investigation.