Recently, I heard a true story that left me stunned—a crypto enthusiast engaged in offline transactions for 800,000 U in cash, which ended up sending him and his brothers to jail!
Where is the absurdity in this matter?
1. This older brother specifically chose offline cash transactions (thinking he could dodge dirty money)
2. The younger brother acted as a bodyguard while collecting money (but the younger brother was the first to be arrested)
3. The buyer turned out to be a telecom fraudster (the cash was all involved in the case)
The current situation is: the younger brother has been sentenced to one year for concealing criminal proceeds, the older brother has been detained for over 37 days, and refunding 800,000 might avert disaster, but who among ordinary people can come up with that money?
Five major self-destructive operations recap
1. Mysterious confidence: believing that offline cash collection is absolutely safe
2. People are desperate: the younger brother was fully visible while receiving money
3. Lawyer missteps: hired a rookie lawyer who knows nothing about the crypto space
4. Family members gave up: missed the golden rescue period
5. Stubbornly hard-headed: would rather go to jail than negotiate for compensation
Science popularization time: Can cash transactions really be traced?
Do you think cash in hand can't be traced? Naive!
Banks' currency counting machines automatically record the bill serial numbers (equivalent to the ID of the banknotes)
ATM surveillance + bill numbers = precise identification of the transactor
The transaction location is clearly captured by cameras along the route
What’s even more heartbreaking is: in judicial practice, as long as the transaction method is abnormal (for example, insisting on cash transactions), even if you claim ignorance, the judge can assume you 'should have known'!
Lessons learned the hard way
① Don't engage in offline cash transactions (even if it’s with acquaintances face to face!)
② Request proof of fund flow when receiving money
③ If you encounter a frozen card, first consult a professional lawyer (don't seek someone who only handles divorce cases)
④ If something goes wrong, quickly seek compensation and aim for understanding (if money can solve the problem, don’t go to jail)
Comparison of magical realism cases
Last year there was an even crazier case—a university student helped someone buy U, charged 2,000 yuan as a service fee, and ended up being identified as an accomplice in money laundering. Was this operation unfair or what?
Zhuge speaks the truth
Even the vegetable market aunties are using Alipay now, why do you want to emulate Hong Kong movies and engage in cash transactions? Remember two life-saving rules:
Only accept clean money that can explain its source (salary/business income/investment returns)
For large cash withdrawals, prioritize licensed exchanges (even though the fees are high, it's safe)
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