Summary
China has executed 11 members of the Ming mafia, a criminal group from Myanmar, for serious crimes like murder and fraud. This group ran scam centers that trapped many people and was involved in the illegal gambling business. Their activities ended after they were captured in 2023 during a civil conflict in Myanmar and handed over to Chinese authorities.
Key Facts
- China executed 11 members of the Ming mafia for crimes such as murder and fraud.
- A court in Zhejiang province sentenced them last year.
- The Ming mafia operated in Laukkaing, Myanmar, controlling casinos and scam centers.
- They were caught in 2023 and turned over to China by ethnic militias during Myanmar's civil war.
- Their operations forced many trafficked workers to scam people.
- The scams involved trafficked Chinese workers and caused significant financial harm.
- In total, their illegal activities generated over 10 billion yuan between 2015 and 2023.
- The crimes of the Ming mafia resulted in the deaths of 14 Chinese citizens.
