China Banknote Printing and Minting Group issued a statement on its official Weibo account today, saying:Recently, we have received reports from the public that criminals are pretending to be companies and selling virtual currencies on websites and apps. China Banknote Printing and Minting Group solemnly declares: Our company has never sold virtual currencies through any channels. The general public is advised to be careful not to be deceived and avoid losses of their own economic interests.
According to the official website, China Banknote Printing and Minting Group Co., Ltd. is a large state-owned enterprise funded by the People's Bank of China. It integrates RMB design, research and development, printing and services in the full life cycle management of cash.
According to public information, China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation has 23 large and medium-sized enterprises under its jurisdiction (including 1 national technology research and development center - China Banknote Research Institute), including 7 banknote printing companies, 3 minting companies, 2 banknote paper production companies, 3 companies specializing in special anti-counterfeiting, special ink, engraving and plate making, and 7 market-oriented companies.
The original statement of China Banknote Printing and Minting Group is as follows: