China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 29, 2026 at 07:30 AM

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China has executed 11 members of the Ming mafia family, who were sentenced to death for various crimes including homicide, illegal detention, and fraud. The executions took place in China's Zhejiang province, where the family was based. The Ming family operated a notorious scam empire that ran casinos and red-light districts in Laukkaing, Myanmar, transforming the town into a hub of illicit activity. The business has moved to other countries in South East Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, where China's influence is less significant. The executions are seen as a message of deterrence to would-be scammers, but the scam business continues to operate elsewhere. Eleven members were sentenced to death in September 2025, with five from another family also receiving the same sentence in November.

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Jonathan Head 50% Shan State 60% Laukkaing ×270% Zhejiang Province 80% Ming Family ×490% China ×3100% Myanmar ×4100%

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scam operations 90% ming family 90% china 80% myanmar 80% organized crime 70% executions 70% laukkaing 60% human trafficking 60% online scams 60% gambling dens 50%

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