👮Received a call: “This is the XX City Public Security Bureau, we need to understand your previous virtual currency related trading situation.”
Hearing this kind of talk, even if you've been in the crypto space for a few years, it's hard not to feel a little startled.
But remember: **Don't panic, don't say random things, don't act impulsively.** Follow the 3 steps below, and things will often be handled smoothly.
① First, understand one thing: normal trading itself is not illegal.
If the other party asks whether virtual currency trading is legal, you can respond rationally and objectively:
“Trading virtual currency between individuals is not illegal, but if it involves illegal proceeds, then the user has to bear corresponding responsibilities.”
The key point is:
✔ Show that you are just an ordinary investor.
✔ The transaction occurred between legitimate platforms or normal individuals.
✔ You have not participated in any illegal activities.
Let the other party know you are a 'normal user,' not a 'link in a problematic financial chain.'
② If the other party mentions 'funds are abnormal' or 'need to be returned,' stay calm.
If the police indicate that a certain sum of money you received may be a clue to a case and hope you cooperate with the investigation or return it, do not panic, do not argue, and do not become emotional.
You can respond like this:
“I will definitely cooperate with the investigation. If any part needs verification, I have records on my end.”
Then be prepared:
Transfer records
Chat screenshots
Platform flow
Wallet records
The more complete your cooperation, the faster the processing speed, and the less likely it is to drag down your other accounts.
A hard cap complicates things.
③ There are two types of outcomes, and the degree of cooperation is key.
After police assessment, there will generally be two types of handling methods:
✔ If you are deemed to have 'directly participated in illegal activities,' the freezing scope may be larger;
✔ If it's just an ordinary transaction that inadvertently involves problematic funds, usually only the card involved will be frozen.
And as long as you actively cooperate with the investigation:
Generally, you won't leave a criminal record, nor will there be additional penalties.
But if your attitude is perfunctory and you refuse to cooperate, the nature of the case will be completely different, and the handling will escalate.
A final reminder: the cryptocurrency world is not just about casually transferring money.
Every payment, every transfer, may hide risks.
In daily life, you must do the 'three checks':
Check if the identity of the transaction counterpart is reliable.
Check if the source of funds is clear.
Check if the wallet address is safe and stable.
In the cryptocurrency world, stability is more important than speed, and safety is always the top priority.
Take care of yourself, don't let good trading turn into passive involvement in a case.
