China, Myanmar, and Thailand are stepping up their fight against telecom fraud, vowing to dismantle criminal networks in hotspots like Myawaddy. Over 5,400 Chinese nationals linked to scams were repatriated in 2025 alone, per China’s Ministry of Public Security. 🚨
From Border Busts to Cross-Border Collabs
This isn’t China’s first rodeo. In 2024, joint ops with Myanmar wiped out major fraud centers near their shared border, arresting 53,000+ suspects. Meanwhile, teamwork with Laos in 2024 saw 268 scammers extradited to China. 💻🕵️♂️
Why It Matters
Telecom fraud costs victims billions yearly. By pooling resources, these nations aim to protect citizens—and their wallets. As one expert put it: ‘Scammers, your Wi-Fi’s about to get disconnected.’ 🔌⚡
