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Chinese court sentences three triad members to death over Myanmar scam hubs
A Chinese court sentenced three triad members to death for crimes tied to scam centres in Myanmar's Kokang region, including fraud, drug trafficking, gambling, prostitution and the murders of two Chinese citizens.
Why it matters
The sentences signal Beijing's hard line against cross-border scam networks that have defrauded victims worldwide.
Background
Kokang, on Myanmar's border with China, became a hub of online scam compounds run by criminal groups. China pressed for a crackdown and has extradited and tried suspects.
The story so far
- Chinese court sentences three triad members to death over Myanmar scam centres
- Chinese court sentences three triad members to death over Myanmar scam hubs
Sources
- CBS News ↗October 13, 2026
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