Summary
China executed 11 members of a mafia family involved in scams along the Myanmar border. The Ming family and other clans controlled businesses in the area, accused of runing scam operations that targeted Chinese workers. Their quick executions reflect China's strict approach to crime, especially when it affects Chinese citizens.
Key Facts
- China executed 11 members of the Ming family, linked to scam operations in Myanmar.
- China executes more people than any other country, though the exact numbers are secret.
- The Ming family was part of a group of four clans involved in scams and other illegal activities in Laukkaing, a town in Shan State, Myanmar.
- These clans shifted their operations from drug production to casinos and online fraud.
- Many Chinese workers were reportedly lured and trapped in these scam operations, facing harsh conditions.
- The Chinese government's decision to act followed reports of Chinese nationals being harmed.
- The MNDAA, a group opposed to Myanmar's military, retook Laukkaing and helped capture the family leaders.
- China's actions included cooperation with other countries to extradite individuals linked to the scams.
