R$ 640 thousand flying out the window in broad daylight: a woman in China throws money from her apartment in Shantou for about 20 minutes, mobilizing residents who rush to collect the bills and prompting police to investigate what really motivated the unusual scene.

Written by Caio Aviz

Published on 17/04/2026 at 14:22

Updated on 02/05/2026 at 15:28

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Episode registered on April 14 shows woman throwing money from building while authorities investigate motivation and request refund of values

An unusual case caught attention in China and quickly gained traction on social media. A An unusual case caught attention in China and quickly gained traction on social media. A woman threw money out of an apartment window, in an incident that occurred in the city of Shantou.

According to reports released, the event took place on the morning of Tuesday, April 14, around 10 a.m. Videos show the woman tossing several bundles of bills from the top of a residential building.

According to the newspaper The Standard, from Hong Kong, the woman was facing a period of emotional distress, related to a family member’s illness. The exact motivation for the act remains without an official explanation.

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Ongoing investigation seeks to clarify the episode

The local police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances of the case. So far, authorities have not confirmed what led to the action.

Initial reports indicate that the action lasted about 20 minutes, during which the woman threw the bills out of the window. The occurrence has come to the attention of the authorities and is under analysis.

The police also emphasize that the public should cooperate with the investigation, especially with the return of the collected values.

Residents collect money and part is returned

Images circulating on social media show that residents and passersby rushed to collect the money as soon as the bills started to fall.

Information released indicates that some people voluntarily returned the amounts, responding to the authorities’ request.

The episode generated immediate activity around the building and caught the attention of those passing by.

Amount exceeds HK$ 1 million and amplifies repercussion

Data published by the newspaper The Standard shows that the total amount released exceeds HK$ 1 million, equivalent to approximately R$ 640 thousand.

This financial volume amplified the repercussions of the case, which spread rapidly across Chinese social media.

Authorities continue to analyze the incident and emphasize the importance of public collaboration.

Key points of the case

The episode occurred in Shantou, China, on April 14;
The woman threw money out of a building window;
The action lasted about 20 minutes;
Residents collected some of the scattered bills;
The total amount exceeds HK$ 1 million, about R$ 640 thousand.

The investigation continues, while doubts persist about the circumstances that led to the action. What could have motivated such an unusual act in broad daylight in a Chinese city?

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