In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, Chinese authorities have indicted 21 key members of a telecom fraud group operating in northern Myanmar. The suspects face charges ranging from fraud, operating illegal casinos, and intentional homicide to drug manufacturing, with their scams impacting residents in the Chinese mainland. 🚨
Under the leadership of Bay Saw Chain, the criminal network is linked to over 31,000 fraud cases that allegedly swindled more than 10.6 billion yuan and resulted in the tragic loss of six lives. The gang also produced and trafficked roughly 11 tonnes of drugs while maintaining control over more than 41 large-scale compounds since 2015, which served as hubs for fraudulent activities and illegal online gambling.
A coordinated effort between Chinese and Myanmar law enforcement saw task forces dispatched to northern Myanmar to collect critical evidence, while over 1,000 police officers across the Chinese mainland gathered testimonies from victims. So far, 36 primary suspects have been taken into custody and more than 57,000 individuals connected to these schemes have been apprehended. 👮♂️💪
This dynamic operation highlights the power of international cooperation in cracking down on sophisticated cybercrime. It also sends a clear message: determined law enforcement can dismantle even the most far-reaching fraud networks. Stay tuned for more updates on tech, crime, and global trends!
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China prosecutes 21 key members for telecom fraud in northern Myanmar
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