The Documentary Podcast The Chinese crypto queen
Nov 10, 2025
Li and Yu, victims of the Lan Tian Ge Rui scheme, share their heart-wrenching stories of financial ruin and personal trauma after being duped by Qian Zhimin's cryptocurrency scam. Detective Constable Joe Ryan details the police investigation that unraveled the case, including the dramatic raids and Bitcoin seizures. The podcast explores Qian's ambitions, her escape to the UK, and the difficulties faced by victims seeking justice and compensation. Listeners gain insight into the lure of cryptocurrency and the real-life consequences of betrayal.
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Grand Events Hooked Older Investors
- Lan Tian Ge Rui staged lavish events with dances, songs and giveaways to recruit mostly older investors.
- Many attendees were persuaded to invest life savings and loans after charismatic pitches and celebrity endorsements.
Reinvestment And Referral Fueled Expansion
- Investors reinvested daily payouts and even borrowed on credit cards to buy more company products.
- The referral bonuses incentivised aggressive recruitment and deeper financial exposure.
Charismatic Leader Cultivated Devotion
- Qian Zhimin, known as Hua Hua, kept a low profile but met big investors privately and inspired devotion.
- She promised generational wealth and combined patriotism with wealth rhetoric to gain trust.
