Three leaders of telecom fraud group captured in Myanmar

Three leaders of a telecom fraud group operating in northern Myanmar have been captured and handed over to Chinese police, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

The three suspects, Ming Guoping, Ming Julan, and Ming Zhenzhen, were arrested on Thursday under the China and Myanmar law enforcement cooperation agreement. They were among four individuals placed on a wanted list by the Wenzhou Public Security Bureau in Zhejiang province on Nov 12.

The group, led by Ming Xuechang, the fourth one on the wanted list, is accused of organizing and operating telecom fraud schemes targeting Chinese citizens for an extended period. The group openly used armed protection for their fraudulent activities, causing significant financial losses to victims.

Despite intensified efforts by law enforcement to crack down on such activities, the group continued to organize and carry out illegal activities. The group members are suspected of serious violent crimes such as intentional homicide, intentional injury, and illegal detention.

"The public security organs will thoroughly investigate all illegal activities of this criminal group and ensure strict legal penalties are imposed," said the Ministry of Public Security.

The ministry said that the public security organs will maintain close scrutiny on telecom fraud in northern Myanmar, advance specialized law enforcement operations, and intensify efforts to apprehend key figures within fraud groups.