61,000 BTC Money Laundering Case Compensation Mechanism Questioned, Chinese Victims Launch Legal Challenge in UK

MarsBitNews · 2026-03-12T12:24:19+00:00

Victims of Chinese investment fraud scheme challenge compensation plan in UK court, demanding rejection of compensation through Chinese mechanism, arguing it could result in substantial asset appreciation gains being retained. Lawyers for approximately 5,700 victims argue the scheme is unfair, with the dispute involving 61,000 bitcoins, currently valued at approximately 3.2 billion pounds sterling.

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2026-03-12 12:24:19

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Mars Finance News: Victims of Chinese investment fraud are challenging a compensation arrangement involving approximately 61,000 Bitcoins in a UK court. The victims’ representatives have filed an application with the High Court of England and Wales to oppose the proposed compensation through the Chinese restitution mechanism, arguing that the scheme could allow UK authorities to retain significant asset appreciation gains. These Bitcoins were seized by UK police during a money laundering investigation in London and are currently valued at about £3.2 billion (approximately $4.3 billion). According to reports, the law firm Candey has filed objections on behalf of around 5,700 victims, stating that the current compensation plan cannot ensure fair restitution. The scam was led by Qian Zhimin and involved over 128,000 Chinese investors, with the proceeds converted into Bitcoin and transferred overseas between 2014 and 2017. UK prosecutors have indicated that some claims may result in a few victims and litigation funders receiving compensation exceeding their actual losses.

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