In a major cross-border operation, more than 920 telecom fraud suspects were handed over by Myanmar law enforcement to Chinese authorities at the Daluo port in southwest China's Yunnan Province. The transfer, confirmed by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on Wednesday, underscores intensified cooperation aimed at dismantling complex online crime networks targeting citizens across the border.
The crackdown began with raids on large-scale fraud centers near the China-Myanmar border in northern Myanmar last November. Since March 24, Myanmar authorities have conducted rounds of intensive operations based on key leads provided by Chinese public security analysts. These efforts resulted in the identification and seizure of a new batch of suspects who had moved deeper into Myanmar to evade capture.
A ministry spokesperson noted that enhanced data analysis and intelligence sharing were vital in locating hidden dens and protecting citizens on both sides of the border.
The MPS has vowed to maintain relentless pressure on telecom and online fraud operations. In its statement, the ministry urged suspects to surrender voluntarily in the Chinese mainland to seek leniency, warning that cross-border sanctuaries are shrinking.
The handover not only highlights effective bilateral law enforcement ties but also offers a blueprint for global citizens concerned about cybersecurity and transnational crime. As digital fraud evolves, ongoing cooperation and real-time data sharing will be key to staying ahead of agile criminal networks.
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Over 900 telecom fraud suspects handed over by Myanmar to China
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