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China raises stakes in cyberscam crackdown in Myanmar, though loopholes remain

Economic Times · 1y ago

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China is intensifying its crackdown on online scams in border areas of Myanmar, aiming to tackle criminal syndicates and their illicit activities. Despite joint operations with neighboring countries that have led to the return of thousands of victims, the crackdown primarily targets lower-level scammers rather than the masterminds behind these operations. Chinese authorities have made arrests and issued arrest warrants for individuals associated with powerful families in Kokang and Wa, which share the border with China. However, it remains unclear to what extent China's efforts will root out these scams and prevent future ones.