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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 22 October 2026•Updated 22 October 2026•
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China Seeks Confiscation of 61,896 Bitcoin Held in UK Legal Case

Key Facts

1Chinese prosecutors have initiated legal proceedings to confiscate 61,896 Bitcoin worth over $5 billion held in the UK.
2The targeted assets include XRP, Dogecoin, and other assets linked to a major fraud case.

Chinese prosecutors have initiated legal proceedings to confiscate 61,896 Bitcoin worth over $5 billion currently held in the United Kingdom. TheNewsCrypto reported that the targeted assets are linked to a major fraud case and include other digital holdings such as XRP and Dogecoin as part of the formal recovery application.

The legal action follows a period of significant economic shifts, with China's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) year-to-date falling by 4.3% as of October 22, 2026. Meanwhile, the UK reported an annual inflation rate of 3.5% on October 21, 2026, highlighting the broader economic environment in which these high-value digital assets are being contested.

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    Update: The confiscated assets are linked to a massive $5.7 billion investment fraud case. The scheme involved Qian Zhimin, who is currently serving a prison sentence in the United Kingdom for her role in the illicit activities.