According to Wu, in October 2023, a wealthy Chinese businessman, Dylan Huang, was kidnapped at Brocket Hall Golf Course in Hertfordshire, England, and the kidnappers demanded $15 million in Bitcoin as a ransom. Huang was attacked by five men while playing golf and was held for 30 hours.

Prosecutors said the kidnapping involved at least six suspects, who are currently believed to be in China. The case is being heard at St Albans Crown Court, where 35-year-old suspect Tianfu Guo denies all charges.