China is using Myanmar civil war to destroy cyber scam networks


Just this week, authorities brought back a suspected leader of a criminal gang from Myanmar, according to a Chinese police statement. China has also slapped bounties worth 500,000 yuan (RM325,344) each on the heads of 10 crime bosses. — AFP

A video began circulating on Myanmar social media circles last month. It depicted a man, who called himself Bi Huijun, issuing a stark warning to his family from what looked like a padded cell.

We “earn money from telescams”, Bi said, appearing to read from a script. “The Chinese government will absolutely make us pay with blood,” he added, asking his relatives in Myanmar to immediately release victims hailing from across the border.

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