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Scam Tycoon Arrest Triggers Collapse of Tudou Guarantee

1/22/2026

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Tudou Guarantee ceased operations in January 2026 after the arrest and extradition of alleged scam tycoon Chen Zhi.
The collapse disrupts the infrastructure for "pig butchering" scams, which defraud Americans of nearly $10 billion annually.
U.S. authorities have intensified efforts against these scams by launching a "Scam Center Strike Force" targeting Southeast Asian operations.
Tudou facilitated over $12 billion in transactions and rose to prominence after its predecessor Huione Guarantee shut down in May 2025.
Analysts warn that Tudou's closure is significant, but the criminal ecosystem may quickly adapt and fragment into new marketplaces.

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Tudou Guarantee ceased operations in January 2026 after the arrest and extradition of alleged scam tycoon Chen Zhi.
The collapse disrupts the infrastructure for "pig butchering" scams, which defraud Americans of nearly $10 billion annually.
U.S. authorities have intensified efforts against these scams by launching a "Scam Center Strike Force" targeting Southeast Asian operations.
Tudou facilitated over $12 billion in transactions and rose to prominence after its predecessor Huione Guarantee shut down in May 2025.
Analysts warn that Tudou's closure is significant, but the criminal ecosystem may quickly adapt and fragment into new marketplaces.