China sentences 3 people to death for running scam centers
Summary
A Chinese court sentenced three members of a criminal gang to death for running scam centers in Myanmar near the China border. The gang was involved in scams, drug trafficking, murder, and other crimes, stealing billions of dollars from victims. China is working with Southeast Asian countries to fight the growing illegal scam industry in the region.Key Facts
- Three gang members were sentenced to death for running scam centers in Myanmar's Kokang region.
- The gang also committed crimes like drug trafficking, illegal gambling, prostitution, and murder.
- The gang made over 12.2 billion yuan (about $1.8 billion) from their crimes.
- 3 other gang members got life sentences, and 55 more received prison terms from 3 to 24 years.
- Scam centers lure Chinese workers with fake job offers and hold them in prison-like conditions.
- The United Nations says scam centers operate worldwide, making tens of billions of dollars.
- Myanmar's military has ignored these scam centers, which may fund militias allied with the military.
- China is pressuring Myanmar to crack down on these criminal operations that affect its citizens.
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