🚨 In a major crackdown, Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court in Guangdong Province on the Chinese mainland has handed death sentences to five individuals linked to a Myanmar-based crime syndicate. They were convicted of fraud, intentional homicide, and intentional injury after authorities traced a trail of victims back to the gang.
💀 According to the ruling, the group’s activities claimed the lives of six mainland Chinese nationals and drove one person to suicide, while leaving several others injured. It’s a grim reminder of how serious scams and violence can get when criminal rings go unchecked.
⚖️ Beyond the five death sentences, the court also issued death sentences with two years’ reprieve to two members, life imprisonment to five more, and prison terms ranging from three to 20 years for nine others. Penalties include hefty fines, property confiscation, and even deportation for the foreign suspects.
📡 Investigators found that the gang set up 41 compounds in the Kokang region of Myanmar. From telecom fraud—think fake customer service calls and phishing texts—to running illegal online gambling dens, coercing people into prostitution, and helping others cross borders illegally, they cast a wide net of criminal enterprises.
💊 One of the top suspects was also behind a huge methamphetamine operation, manufacturing around 11 tonnes of the drug. Combined losses from their gambling and fraud schemes topped 29 billion yuan (roughly $4 billion). That’s a serious blow to anyone’s bank balance! 💸
🔒 For young digital natives in South and Southeast Asia, it’s a wake-up call: always double-check suspicious links, don’t share personal info over unverified calls, and report fraud attempts. Tech is awesome, but it’s also weaponized by crime bosses—stay alert and spread the word! 📱
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5 involved in Myanmar criminal gang get death penalty by Chinese court
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