I recently saw the news about BlueZhanfei being kidnapped in South Africa, and to be honest, I was pretty shocked.

Friends working in the cryptocurrency industry really need to be more cautious; don’t assume you’re safe just because you’re abroad. Out of over 200 countries in the world, there are probably only a dozen or so where you can truly feel at ease. Especially when visiting places with chaotic public security, the risks are much greater than you might imagine.

This incident was clearly organized. The robbers choosing South Africa was no coincidence—the number of kidnapping cases there is so high it’s numbing. What’s even scarier? Insiders at the airport and hotel had been bribed, and they just used a room card to get in. Think about it: the hotel you’re staying at, the airport you trust—at any moment, someone could sell out your whereabouts.

In the Web3 community, asset transparency is high, making it easy to become a target. When traveling, keeping a low profile is your best protection.