The most terrifying details of the BlueZhanfei incident, truly chilling upon closer thought:

1. Inside job. From the airline to the five-star hotel front desk, everyone was bribed. At midnight, the kidnappers simply used a room card to open your door. While you’re asleep, two knives are already at your throat.

2. Their methods. These people aren’t just thugs who only want money—they’re professional “demons.” To prevent him from calling the police, they even collected fingerprints, bodily fluids, and even semen, threatening to fabricate a “rape case” to turn the tables. Their counter-surveillance tactics and control over the victim are dirtier than anything you see in movies.

3. The ringleader is also Chinese. “A fellow countryman stabs you in the back.” These kidnappers knew half a year in advance that he would be going to Antarctica, waiting for him in Cape Town to trap him.

South Africa is indeed chaotic, but BlueZhanfei’s experience serves as a warning to everyone who loves to travel abroad and show off their location on social media:
Don’t overestimate so-called security, and don’t underestimate the darkness of human nature—especially for those in the crypto community.

It’s already lucky that he’s okay. When traveling, always keep a low profile. In the future, if you run into a Chinese-speaking stranger who’s overly friendly abroad, stay extra vigilant.