What changed
Police in Beihai, Guangxi, said Ms. Lin lost 1.097 million yuan after entering an alleged investment scam through a short-video livestream. She installed an unofficial trading app and transferred the money to accounts specified by the suspects.
After she reported the fraud on 2 November, police worked across Zhejiang, Hubei and Guangdong. They said the full amount was recovered within four days, after officers travelled more than 1,000 kilometres. Suspects have been placed under criminal measures, and the investigation continues.
Why it matters
The striking part is not only the size of the loss. It is how quickly the money was recovered once Ms. Lin realised she could no longer withdraw it. The case shows why the first hours after a suspected transfer can matter: police began tracing the funds and pursuing related leads immediately after the report.
The scam also followed a familiar digital route: short videos led to an investment livestream, an alleged “mentor” built credibility, and the victim was directed to an unofficial trading platform. The screen looked like an investment account until the money could not be withdrawn.
The recovery is a concrete success for Ms. Lin, but it does not settle the wider case. Police have not disclosed the suspects’ identities or the alleged network’s structure, and the investigation is still underway.
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