Chinese authorities have carried out the execution of eleven individuals belonging to a transnational criminal organization based in Myanmar, marking a decisive conclusion to a major case involving extensive scam operations and multiple homicides. The Wenzhou Intermediate People’s Court confirmed the executions on Thursday, following the rejection of the defendants’ appeal in November.
The convicted individuals, including ringleaders Ming Guoping and Ming Zhenzhen, were found guilty of operating sophisticated gambling and financial scam schemes that generated over $1 billion in illicit proceeds. The court identified Zhou Weichang, Wu Hongming, and Luao Jianzhang as key operatives within the criminal network.
This criminal syndicate was responsible for the deaths of fourteen Chinese citizens, drawing intense scrutiny from Chinese law enforcement. The crackdown began in November 2023 when Chinese authorities coordinated with border security forces to detain the family-operated crime group.
The case highlights the growing problem of industrial-scale scam operations throughout Southeast Asia, particularly in border regions of Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. These criminal enterprises employ both trafficked and voluntary labor to perpetrate digital fraud schemes targeting victims globally.
International pressure has been mounting on regional governments to address the proliferation of cross-border criminal activities, with China, the United States, and other nations calling for coordinated action against these transnational networks.