A man from mainland China, who lost 500k yuan in virtual currency investments, attempted to commit suicide in Hong Kong after his complaints went unanswered and was intercepted.
ME News Report, May 16 (UTC+8), a 34-year-old man from mainland China previously traded on a certain cryptocurrency platform, suffering an investment loss of about 500k RMB, and repeatedly complained to the platform without success. On May 14, the man posted on the platform, planning to go to Hong Kong to commit suicide. Law enforcement authorities, after investigation, intercepted him at a fast-food restaurant at noon that day, and found a lighter and suspected gasoline on him. He was detained on charges of "possessing items with intent to damage property." He is currently in custody for investigation, and no one was injured in the case. (Source: PANews)