⚡Shocking Revelation! Guangxi Liuzhou "1·01" Virtual Currency Involved in a Major Tobacco Case Exposed: The USDT Criminal Chain Fully Uncovered!⚡
In the early hours of New Year's Day 2025, a major virtual currency-related tobacco case was cracked in Liuzhou, Guangxi, targeting a criminal gang that had long been hidden in the dark web. Twelve suspects were successfully arrested, and 84,400 illegal cigarettes were seized, with the involved transaction amount reaching 28,625 USDT, equivalent to approximately 21 million yuan. This case marks the first successful crackdown on virtual currency-related tobacco crimes in Guangxi's tobacco monopoly front, showcasing the powerful capabilities of technological means in combating new types of crime.
The case originated from an abnormal USDT transaction captured by the monitoring system of the Liuzhou Tobacco Data Center on September 28, 2024. The special investigation team quickly collaborated with public security departments to launch an in-depth investigation. Using cutting-edge blockchain technology, the team analyzed a large amount of transaction data, ultimately identifying the core accounts of the criminal gang and the key flow of funds. After months of tracking, the gang leader and 12 members were arrested in one fell swoop, successfully dismantling the virtual currency trading and tobacco smuggling chain.