Chinese police investigations reveal brutality in fraud farm operations in Myanmar


The syndicate had severed victims’ fingers, beaten captives with bamboo rods and even gone as far as to kill those who did not obey orders. - Photo: Reuters

CHONGQING, (China): Chinese police on Friday (Oct 17) announced the prosecution of a criminal empire that had allegedly lured Chinese citizens to Myanmar and forced them to work at fraud farms through violent abuse, releasing details about the victims’ suffering.

The syndicate – fronted by Xu Laofa, also known as Xu Faqi – had severed victims’ fingers, beaten captives with bamboo rods and even gone as far as to kill those who did not obey orders, local media reported on Oct 17.

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