Woman Throws Cash From Balcony, Viral Video Shows Chaos On The Streets Below

Last Updated:April 17, 2026, 16:45 IST

In Shantou China a woman allegedly threw up to HK 2 million from her high rise after a dispute, crowds scrambled for cash as police intervened and urged people to return the money

A viral video showing currency notes raining down from a high-rise building in China has sparked chaos on the streets below, with people rushing to grab the cash as it drifted through the air. The incident, reported from Shantou in Guangdong province, spread across social media almost instantly.

Early reports suggest it started after a heated argument between a couple. At some point during the fight, the woman allegedly began throwing large amounts of Hong Kong currency from her apartment balcony, turning what was a private moment into something very public.

Videos from the scene show notes drifting down through the air as people below slowly realise what’s happening. Some try to grab the cash mid-air, while others rush to pick it up from the ground. Within minutes, the area turns chaotic as more people gather.

The clip didn’t take long to go viral.

People began sharing it widely, posting screenshots and videos, with some even claiming they managed to collect multiple notes, which only added to the frenzy around the incident.

Witnesses said the woman was seen throwing HK$1,000 notes in handfuls from a high-rise apartment in the Star Lake City residential complex, creating what many online described as a “money rain" moment.

While not officially confirmed, some online estimates suggested that the total amount thrown could have reached as high as HK$2 million, though authorities have not verified this figure.

Pedestrians stopped, gathered and began collecting the falling notes, turning the street into a scramble zone. Online, some users even jokingly dubbed the woman the “Shantou Coin Young Master," referencing a similar viral figure from Hong Kong.

Police and firefighters reached the scene to manage the situation, while property management confirmed that the money had been thrown by a resident and that some of it had already been returned. They urged others to hand over any cash they had picked up to the management office or local police.

The local Zhuchi Police Station said the situation had been “handled" and remains under investigation, with officials again asking the public to return any money they found.

Last month, in Chongqing, two men reportedly threw money out of a window while being arrested in an attempt to destroy evidence. And in Hong Kong, a well-known case in 2018 saw a man scatter cash from a rooftop, triggering similar scenes before being arrested for causing a public nuisance.

For now, the Shantou incident remains under investigation.

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