In a major crackdown on cross-border crime, the Chinese mainland authorities have indicted 21 key members of a sophisticated telecom fraud group operating in northern Myanmar. 🤖 Their operations have involved extensive fraudulent schemes, illegal online gambling, and even violent acts that tragically claimed six lives.
Since 2015, the group, led by Bay Saw Chain, built more than 41 large-scale compounds to support a network linked to over 31,000 fraud cases and illicit transactions exceeding 10.6 billion yuan. They have also been implicated in producing and trafficking nearly 11 tonnes of drugs, all while enforcing their rule with armed control and harsh tactics.
Law enforcement efforts accelerated when, in November 2023, a special task force was established by the Ministry of Public Security. Under the Chinese-Myanmar law enforcement and security cooperation mechanism, Myanmar handed over key suspects, including Bay Saw Chain, in January 2024. With over 1,000 police officers mobilized nationwide, more than 57,000 individuals connected to the telecom fraud network have been detained. This coordinated operation highlights the strength of international collaboration in tackling modern criminal networks. 💪
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China prosecutes 21 key members for telecom fraud in northern Myanmar
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