2026-01-20 05:29:56

A cross-regional Bitcoin seizure case has attracted attention. Li Dong was investigated by police in Zhangjiajie and Xuchang for opening a casino. Zhangjiajie police seized 103 Bitcoins, worth over 49.61 million RMB; just four days later, Xuchang police took Li Dong again and seized approximately 80 Bitcoins.

The prosecution's charges point to a technical crime process in 2020—Li Dong exploited a vulnerability in the server of an overseas gambling website to illegally steal website data through technical means, involving a trace of 184 Bitcoins. This is not just a simple gambling crime but also involves technical intrusion, cross-border cybercrime, and other illegal elements.

The case reflects the current use of cryptocurrencies in gray industries—high anonymity, strong cross-border liquidity, but ultimately still subject to law enforcement investigation. Bitcoin, as an asset carrier, is widely used in illegal gambling and fund transfers, and has also become an important piece of evidence for judicial authorities to track crimes. Such cases serve as a reminder to practitioners and investors: no matter how concealed the technology, illegal use of digital assets will ultimately face severe consequences.

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GamefiHarvester

· 5h ago

Damn, deducting 103 at once, then another 80 four days later? This guy really has the secret to wealth, just took the wrong path. Playing technical loopholes in broad daylight, thinking that being discreet can help you escape? Everything on the blockchain is transparent; you'll have to pay back sooner or later. 184 BTC, wouldn't it be better to just hold coins honestly? Instead, you go for that gambling approach. This is why I say the biggest risk in the crypto world isn't technology, but human nature. The law's reach is long. Really, no matter how skilled you are technically, it's useless. Law enforcement has already figured out the crypto scene.

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SellLowExpert

· 01-21 04:19

183 coins are gone just like that. This guy's thinking is way too simple; on-chain data never disappears.

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FromMinerToFarmer

· 01-20 06:00

Bro, your move is really slick, but in the end, you still got caught? Don't think you can hide offshore and be safe; on-chain data is never erased. 184 Bitcoins, just gone like that... is it worth it? No matter how skilled the technology is, law enforcement can't escape. These days, trying to hide is difficult. Honestly, using BTC for money laundering is already outdated. This guy has stepped into every trap. Getting caught twice in four days, what luck... I laughed. It's quite a reminder—don't think of cryptocurrencies as too mysterious. If you want to make black money, you'll eventually have to return it, with interest.

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zkNoob

· 01-20 05:58

Really, this guy is quite bold, managed to get 184 coins in one go... Now it's all gone. 183 coins, everyone. Just think about how much trouble that must have caused. It even required cooperation between two police departments. Interesting. That's why I keep saying, on-chain transparency, brother—you can't hide from it. Why do people insist on playing these kinds of games? Isn't it better to just hold coins properly? Why go for the casino-style approach? The biggest lie in the crypto world: my anonymity is very strong. Actually? One look and it's all clear. I just want to ask, what should be done with these 183 coins now? Are they seized or are they still being pursued? Look, this is why I don't touch coins from gray industries. They're really not worth it. It's quite ironic when you think about it—so technically advanced, yet ultimately caught by on-chain records. The point of this case is that no matter how much you hide, digital assets can still be traced. There's no place to hide.

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GreenCandleCollector

· 01-20 05:57

183 Bitcoins, this guy treats the casino like an ATM... No matter how anonymous the blockchain is, it still gets traced in the end.

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HorizonHunter

· 01-20 05:57

How is this even possible? Someone can be charged twice for Bitcoin... How capable are they? This guy is really impressive—exploiting vulnerabilities, cross-border operations, and he still got caught haha. 184 Bitcoins, at the current price... How much is that worth? I dare not calculate. The key is, even if you want to hide, you can't hide forever; on-chain data never disappears, brother. So, don't think about using coins to launder money; the police have long been equipped with new microscopes. This case reminds me of those previously foolproof plans that ultimately fell apart over a small detail. A combination of gambler + hacker—now that's trouble, double penalties are waiting. By the way, this guy is really talented—demonstrating how to commit crimes without digital assets. The traceability of 184 coins—feels like chain analysis companies are about to release a new report. Gray industry using coins—sooner or later, they have to settle accounts. That's an iron law.

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TokenDustCollector

· 01-20 05:48

Speaking of this guy, he's really talented. One person checked by police in two different places... This move is impressive, it feels like he's cooperating with authorities to achieve nationwide integrated law enforcement. No matter how strong privacy concealment is, on-chain queries can still uncover everything. With this, he still dares to play cross-border? That's too naive. This is the real "HODL"—the seized BTC will never come back.

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zkProofInThePudding

· 01-20 05:48

Haha, another crypto person gets arrested. Do they really think that BTC anonymity can hide them from the police? It's ridiculous, police in two different places in four days—this level of cooperation is incredible. 184 Bitcoins, if converted to cash, could do a lot... Unfortunately, it's all gone. Technical loopholes + gambling + theft—this guy is truly an all-round criminal. I told you, no matter how hidden, on-chain records can always be traced in the end. There's no escaping.

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