Summary
A Chinese court has sentenced 11 members of the Ming family to death for running scam centers and engaging in criminal activities in Myanmar. A total of 39 family members were found guilty; the rest received various prison sentences. The Ming family operated in a town that became a hub for gambling and scams, generating significant illegal profits.
Key Facts
- A Chinese court sentenced 11 Ming family members to death for crimes in Myanmar.
- In total, 39 family members were found guilty of criminal activities.
- The Ming family operated scam centers and illegal casinos, generating over 10 billion yuan.
- The family's activities involved telecommunications fraud, drug trafficking, and prostitution.
- Other family members received sentences ranging from suspended death to 24 years in prison.
- The town of Laukkai was known as a center for organized crime, including scams targeting worldwide victims.
- Thousands of workers at these scam centers were handed over to Chinese authorities.
- The crackdown signals China's tough stance on cross-border scam operations.
