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Over 70,000 held in anti-fraud operation

A joint law enforcement operation involving China and five Southeast Asian countries last year resulted in the cracking of over 160 cases, primarily related to telecom fraud, and the arrest of more than 70,000 suspects, according to a report by China Media Group on Tuesday. According to the report, a joint operation, named "Seagull", was organized by the Lancang-Mekong Integrated Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation Center, lasting from August to December last year. Preliminary statistics showed that during the operation, over 160 cases, mainly involving telecom fraud, were cracked, more than 70,000 suspects were arrested, and over 160 victims were rescued.

1,866 prosecuted for not paying wages

Procuratorates in China prosecuted 1,866 individuals last year for failing to pay labor compensation, a 7.3 percent increase from 2023, as part of efforts to combat malicious wage arrears. The procuratorates successfully recovered over 244 million yuan ($33.6 million) in unpaid wages last year, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Tuesday. The Supreme People's Court has launched a nationwide campaign since November last year to tackle wage arrears to ensure migrant workers receive their rightful pay and return home for Spring Festival family reunions.

Xinhua - China Daily