China Executes Three for Myanmar Scam Ring, Completing Regional Crackdown
A Chinese court sentenced three leaders of the Wei family criminal gang to death on October 13, 2026, for operating brutal scam centers in Myanmar’s Kokang region. The gang, which generated over 1.8 billion USD, was implicated in drug trafficking, prostitution, and the murder of at least two Chinese citizens. This ruling follows a broader crackdown on four major crime families in northern Myanmar, with dozens of other gang members receiving life sentences or prison terms. The action concludes a multi-year joint operation between Chinese and Myanmar police aimed at dismantling telecom fraud networks that exploited Chinese nationals.
