A sudden and unusual moment in Shantou has caught wide attention after a residential high-rise became the center of a cash throwing incident that quickly spread across social media. What began as an ordinary morning soon turned into a talking point in the local area, with people on the street reacting to falling banknotes.
Shantou high-rise cash incident goes viral
The incident took place in Longhu District at the Star Lake City residential complex in Guangdong province. Reports state that a woman was seen throwing Hong Kong dollar banknotes from the balcony of her apartment.The currency involved was HK$1,000 notes. The incident reportedly happened around 9am, and people in the area soon noticed cash falling from the building.
Street rush as banknotes fall
As the money came down from the high-rise, people on the street reportedly stopped and moved quickly to collect the notes. This led to a brief rush in the area as the cash reached the ground.Videos and images of the scene were later shared on social media platforms, which helped the incident gain attention beyond the local neighbourhood.
Online buzz
The incident soon became a trending topic online. Many users shared the visuals and discussed what had taken place in Shantou.As reported by The Standard, there were also unverified online claims suggesting that the total amount involved could be as high as HK$2 million, but this has not been confirmed officially.
Property management and police response
According to the report, the property management office of Star Lake City confirmed that the banknotes were genuine Hong Kong dollars. They also said that some residents who had collected the cash later returned it.Police and firefighters were also reported to have arrived at the location after the incident. The Zhuchi Police Station of Longhu District Public Security Bureau said the matter has been “handled” and is currently under investigation.Thumb image: X