7 police officers and 5 men stormed a residence in Kajang, Malaysia, extorting approximately 200,000 ringgit from 8 Chinese tourists. They used threats of reporting as leverage, and the police have arrested the officers involved. The case highlights serious issues of crime and impersonation of law enforcement.

The Digital Money Research Institute of the People's Bank of China has partnered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Singapore Branch has recently launched a pilot program for the deposit of personal digital RMB wallets, making it easier for Singaporean tourists to make convenient payments in China.

NH Agricultural Cooperative Bank has launched a stablecoin-based value-added tax refund proof of concept on the Avalanche blockchain, aiming to test a real-time refund and settlement system for inbound tourists. The project collaborates with multiple companies, utilizing smart contracts and stablecoins to improve the efficiency of the refund process. The pilot does not involve real funds or customer data.