Woman throws $162,247 in cash from a balcony in Guangdong, China

In the Guangdong province of China, a woman threw approximately $162,247 in cash from the balcony of a high-rise residential building. The incident occurred on or around April 15, 2026, following a dispute. While initial reports suggest the action was a reaction to a heated argument with her husband, other sources indicate the woman may have been experiencing severe emotional distress due to bad news regarding a friend's health. Passersby and residents of nearby buildings collected the banknotes from the street. Authorities subsequently confirmed that the currency was genuine. Police have requested that individuals who gathered the money return it to the authorities. No injuries were reported, but the event caused significant public disruption and became a viral sensation.