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Edited by Kamal531 at 22-12-2023 02:12 PM
On Thursday (23rd), at 3:53 pm, the Hong Kong law enforcement received a report from a 36-year-old man surnamed Zhang. He mentioned that he had earlier connected with a suspicious individual on social media who claimed to be a cryptocurrency investor. The individual, identified as Luo, provided his electronic wallet account details to Zhang and asserted that a buyer named Liao (35 years old) would represent him in conducting cryptocurrency transactions.
The three parties went to a shop at 56 Chun Yeung Street, Kwun Tong. They initiated a small amount of cryptocurrency transactions. After Luo transferred the cryptocurrency to the suspicious individual's electronic wallet, the individual then transferred the currency to Liao's electronic wallet, creating the illusion of a reliable transaction. Subsequently, Liao handed over approximately HKD 2 million in cash to Luo to purchase cryptocurrency. After Luo deposited the cryptocurrency into the suspicious individual's electronic wallet, the individual disappeared, and Liao was unable to retrieve the funds.
In this case, Liao suffered a loss of around HKD 2 million, and Zhang did not receive the intermediary commission of about HKD 3,000. After an investigation, law enforcement classified the case as obtaining property by deception,and no one has been arrested at this point. Law enforcement authorities urge the public to use reliable intermediary platforms, understand the background and reputation of trading parties, and employ dual verification on trading platforms before engaging in cryptocurrency transactions. |
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Post time 30-11-2023 13:04:26