TechFlow news — On January 10, according to the Beijing Business Daily, during a press conference held by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), it was announced that by the end of 2024, over 53,000 Chinese nationals involved in telecom fraud originating from northern Myanmar had been arrested, and the notorious "Four Big Families" crime syndicate in Myanmar's Kokang region had been successfully dismantled.
The MPS emphasized that despite significant progress in combating these crimes, the situation remains severe. Fraud networks are continuously upgrading their criminal tools by leveraging emerging technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and AI. These tightly organized groups conduct cross-border illegal activities including app development, traffic promotion, and money laundering.
Fraudsters tailor their scam scripts based on victims' age, occupation, and education level, leading to a broad range of affected individuals. Although telecom fraud compounds near China’s border in northern Myanmar have been cleared, numerous overseas scam hubs still operate under the guise of "technology parks" or "development zones."
