China executes 11 people linked to Myanmar scam operation

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and agenciesJanuary 29, 2026 at 06:50 AM

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China executed 11 individuals on Thursday who were linked to criminal gangs operating scam compounds in Myanmar. The executed, sentenced in September by a Wenzhou court, were found guilty of crimes including homicide, fraud, and unlawful detention committed since 2015. The Supreme People’s Court approved the death sentences, citing conclusive evidence. Among those executed were members of the "Ming family criminal group," responsible for the deaths of 14 Chinese citizens. These scam centers, prevalent in Southeast Asia, often use trafficked workers to conduct online scams, contributing to a multi-billion dollar illicit industry. China has increased cooperation with Southeast Asian nations to combat these operations, and thousands have been repatriated.

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