In a significant move to combat rising telecom fraud, China, Myanmar, and Thailand have agreed to intensify their cooperation to dismantle scam networks operating in the region. The trio aims to target telecom fraud compounds and arrest suspects in areas such as Myawaddy and other known hotspots, according to China’s Ministry of Public Security.
During a recent ministerial meeting, law enforcement agencies from the three countries discussed strategies to enhance their joint crackdown efforts against cross-border telecom scams that have impacted thousands of victims.
Thanks to their collaborative operations, over 5,400 Chinese nationals suspected of involvement in fraud schemes in Myawaddy have been repatriated, marking substantial progress in the campaign.
This isn’t the first time China has partnered with Southeast Asian nations to address telecom fraud. In recent years, the Chinese ministry announced that major telecom fraud centers near the China-Myanmar border had been eliminated. Through joint efforts by Chinese and Myanmar police, over 53,000 Chinese nationals suspected of fraud had been apprehended, following a crackdown launched in 2021.
Similarly, in cooperation with Laotian authorities, Chinese police have taken custody of 268 suspects involved in cross-border telecom frauds affecting Chinese residents.
The escalating problem of telecom fraud has prompted stronger regional alliances. By pooling resources and intelligence, China, Myanmar, and Thailand are sending a clear message: fraudulent activities will not be tolerated, and perpetrators will be brought to justice.
