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Little Sheep Card Club abruptly closes, leaving over 700 customers facing millions in losses.

The card trading shop "Xiao Yang Card Club" in Taipei City's Ximending business district suddenly announced its closure on the 28th of this month. The stor

The card trading shop "Xiao Yang Card Club" in Taipei City's Ximending business district suddenly announced its closure on the 28th of this month. The store posted no notices prior to shutting its doors, surprising many regular patrons. The owner, a man surnamed Zheng (pseudonym), briefly stated on social media that the closure was due to "operational difficulties" without disclosing specific reasons. This move attracted public attention, prompting police to intervene and launch an investigation.

According to preliminary statistics, more than 700 customers have become victims due to failing to receive due cards or refunds, with total financial losses amounting to approximately NT$80 million. Most of the victims are collectible card enthusiasts, with transaction amounts ranging from several hundred to tens of thousands of New Taiwan Dollars. Police stated that the case has been under investigation for nearly two months, and the owner has been referred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for suspected fraud.

Since its opening, Xiao Yang Card Club primarily engaged in the buying and selling of various collectible cards, and provided an online trading platform, attracting a large number of gamers and collectors. In recent years, the card market has expanded rapidly due to digitalization and globalization trends, while many small businesses have also fallen into hardship due to rising operating costs and fierce competition. However, the store's closure method and transaction records have been accused of involving opaque operations, with suspicions of using high interest rates or

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