A technician from a Ningbo, Zhejiang security company discovered nearly 180,000 RMB in cash while repairing a customer’s safe. His firm immediately contacted police, who verified ownership and facilitated full restitution to the rightful owner.

Social Context

China’s Property Law (Art. 112) and the 2022 Judicial Interpretation on Lost Property require finders to report valuables exceeding 5,000 RMB to authorities within 24 hours. Companies receiving finder’s rewards (up to 10% of value) must issue tax-compliant receipts to avoid income tax liabilities.

Safety Tip

Businesses should install tamper-evident seals on safes during service and log all internal access via timestamped biometric scans—creating auditable chains of custody for found property incidents.