Recently, the Criminal Investigation Bureau of Taiwan revealed a transnational fraud case that showcased a new type of money laundering technique used by criminal groups. This fraud ring, calling itself "Anxin Coin Merchant," quickly converted its illegal gains into physical gold after defrauding victims, and cleverly disguised it as door stoppers, transporting it to Cambodia via air freight.

This case caused 169 people to be defrauded, with a total loss of approximately 600 million yuan. After half a year of meticulous investigation, the police finally identified a smuggling group led by a man with the surname Li.

On June 9, the task force successfully intercepted two suspicious packages that were to be sent to Cambodia and Vietnam. These packages contained "doorstops" made of lead alloy, which were actually cleverly designed tools for hiding gold. The next day, during a search operation, police seized 12 unpackaged gold bars from a suspect with the surname Li, and discovered 4 lead block doorstops from a member with the surname Chen.

The methods used by the fraud gang are quite sophisticated. They wrap gold in a low-melting-point lead alloy to create what appears to be an ordinary doorstop, intending to evade inspection by airport X-ray machines. This "lead-wrapped gold" disguise poses significant challenges for the police in gathering evidence, ultimately requiring high-temperature blowtorches to reveal the gold inside.

This case reveals the constantly evolving criminal methods of transnational fraud syndicates, while also highlighting the challenges of combating such crimes. As criminal tactics continue to evolve, law enforcement agencies need to keep up with the times and develop more advanced investigative technologies to effectively curb such cross-border criminal activities.

The successful resolution of this case not only showcases the professionalism of the Taiwanese police but also provides valuable experience for international cooperation in combating transnational crime. However, the public still needs to remain vigilant against various forms of investment fraud to avoid falling into carefully designed scams.