Hey, ever gotten one of those sketchy calls from unknown numbers? 📵 Well, China's stepping up big time to tackle cross-border telecom fraud!
On Sunday, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) announced that China's prosecution and public security authorities are teaming up to fight against cross-border telecom scams. 🚀 They've placed eight major cases under joint oversight, aiming to crack down on fraudsters who think they can outsmart the system.
This isn't their first rodeo! Since 2022, the SPP and the Ministry of Public Security have already overseen 13 significant cross-border telecom fraud cases. 🎯 Now, they're leveling up to protect people from these digital con artists.
The eight new cases involve provinces like Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Fujian. These aren't just petty crimes; they're dealing with serious stuff like recruiting people within China and trafficking them abroad to run fraudulent schemes. 😳 We're talking about serious offenses, including unlawful detention and intentional injury.
From January to October 2024, authorities have gone full superhero mode! 🦸♂️ They implemented enhanced asset recovery and fraud prevention measures, freezing a whopping 235.9 billion yuan (that's about $32.83 billion!). 💰 They've helped safeguard the public from massive financial losses.
The message is loud and clear: Authorities are not backing down. They're committed to intensifying efforts to track down and prosecute these telecom fraud criminals. 🔍 Protecting the public's legitimate rights and defending lives and properties is their top priority.
Stay safe out there, and remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! 🚫✨
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China to strengthen efforts to fight trans-border telecom fraud
cgtn.com
