China steps up crackdown on telecom fraud and online gambling

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the country will intensify efforts to combat telecom fraud, online gambling, and related cross-border crimes. This comes after reports of the execution of four members from the Bai family criminal syndicate, following the execution of 11 members from the Ming family group. China has cooperated with Myanmar and other nations, yielding notable results in curbing these crimes.

At a regular press briefing on Monday, China's Foreign Ministry responded to reports that four members of the Bai family criminal syndicate had been executed. Spokesperson Lin Jian noted that this followed the execution of 11 members from the Ming family criminal group. China has actively cooperated with Myanmar and other countries to crack down on cross-border telecom and online fraud crimes.

"Such cooperation has yielded notable results," Lin said, adding that the joint efforts aim to eradicate the scourge of online gambling and fraud, safeguard the lives and property of the people, and maintain orderly exchanges and cooperation among countries in the region.

Lin emphasized that China will continue to deepen international law enforcement cooperation and step up efforts to combat telecom fraud, online gambling, and other related cross-border criminal activities.

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Illustration depicting a Chinese courtroom scene of judges sentencing Myanmar telecom fraud syndicate members to execution, with evidence of scams on display.
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China executes 11 members of Myanmar telecom fraud syndicate

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China's Supreme People's Court approved the death sentences, leading to the execution of 11 members of a Myanmar-based telecom fraud syndicate by the Wenzhou Intermediate People's Court on January 29. The group, including leaders Ming Guoping and Ming Zhenzhen, was convicted of intentional homicide, injury, illegal detention, fraud, and operating gambling dens, with illicit funds exceeding 10 billion RMB (about $1.4 billion).

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said recent incidents involving Chinese nationals going missing or disappearing in Cambodia have drawn China's close attention. These transnational crimes are a serious barrier to deeper cooperation between the two countries. Chen Zhi, founder of Prince Group, has been arrested and extradited to China.

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The People's Daily published a front-page editorial on Saturday stressing that self-reform and anti-corruption efforts are key to ensuring the longevity of the Communist Party's rule in China, echoing Xi Jinping's New Year's address. It stated, 'A new year, a new journey begins,' urging intensified discipline in the coming years.

Federal prosecutors have seized 127,271 bitcoin worth approximately $15 billion from a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme operated from forced labor camps in Cambodia. The operation, led by Chinese national Chen Zhi, involved human trafficking and investment scams targeting victims worldwide. Chen faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, marking the largest forfeiture action in US history.

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The State Administration of Foreign Exchange has announced plans to expand high-level institutional opening-up in the forex sector and deepen facilitation reforms in 2026. The announcement came at the administration's annual work conference held on Monday and Tuesday. These steps aim to support cross-border trade and financial services.

A PPPK teacher in Cianjur got involved in online gambling, leading to a robbery to pay off debts. The Cianjur Regency Government affirms strict sanctions, including dismissal, for civil servants involved. Regent Mohammad Wahyu Ferdian has instructed tight supervision of employees.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian affirmed that, no matter how the international landscape evolves, China will always be a good friend and partner to Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. Addressing concerns about whether recent events in Venezuela affect China's economic, military, and diplomatic commitments in Latin America, Lin emphasized the continuity and consistency of China's policies toward the region.

 

 

 

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