150 telecom fraud suspects handed over to China by Myanmar

BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Public Security on Tuesday said 150 Chinese nationals suspected of cross-border telecom fraud have been transferred from Myanmar to China.

Since last year, the MPS has deepened law enforcement cooperation with Myanmar police to crack down on telecom and online fraud crimes, with a total of 49,000 Chinese suspects handed over to the Chinese side, according to the MPS.

The 150 suspects were caught during operations that smashed 10 telecom and online fraud dens in the area of Tachilek. The suspects, along with relevant evidence and items, have been repatriated back to China.

The MPS has pledged continuous efforts to enhance international and border law enforcement cooperation to intensify the fight against such crimes and ensure the safety of people's assets and their legitimate rights.