Ming family criminal group

The 'Ming family criminal group' operated within Myanmar's scam compounds, part of a larger, multi-billion dollar illicit industry flourishing in the country's lawless border regions. These compounds are staffed by trafficked foreigners, often Chinese citizens, forced to perpetrate online scams. The group is newsworthy due to the recent execution of its key members in China. These individuals were convicted of intentional homicide, fraud, and other crimes related to their scam operations, which resulted in the deaths of 14 Chinese citizens and injuries to many others. The executions, approved by China's Supreme People’s Procuratorate, highlight China's crackdown on cross-border scam operations and its efforts to combat human trafficking and online fraud originating from Myanmar.