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One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from China on October 13, 2026. Newest first.
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.
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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.
Sources: CBS News · See it on the globe
A Chinese court sentenced three triad members to death for crimes tied to scam centres in Myanmar's Kokang region. The charges included fraud, drug trafficking, illegal gambling, prostitution and the murder of two Chinese citizens.
Why it matters: The sentences show how forcefully Beijing is pursuing cross-border scam networks that defraud victims across Asia and beyond.
Sources: AFP via CBS News · See it on the globe