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China's efforts to curb Myanmar-based scam operations detailed

China has made multiple attempts to dismantle scam operations in Myanmar, according to state media reports. A documentary series produced by China's Ministry of Public Security and CCTV details the challenges faced by Chinese authorities in combating these criminal syndicates. These operations, which have proliferated with the rise of mobile phones and the internet, are responsible for a significant portion of overseas fraud targeting Chinese nationals, with northern Myanmar being a major hub. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eve Qiao ·

    China tried 3 times to talk crime families out of scam business in Myanmar: state media

    China tried three times to persuade powerful families in northern Myanmar to shut down scam operations before Myanmar police made a massive arrest in 2023, according to a new documentary broadcast on Chinese state television. The three-part documentary, which was jointly produced…