Large Criminal Activity
Cross‑border telecom fraud gang dismantled in southern China
Chinese police dismantled a major cross‑border telecom fraud ring operating from Guangdong, arresting dozens of suspects linked to millions of dollars in defrauded funds.
Authorities in southern China's Guangdong province recently dismantled a large cross‑border telecom fraud ring that used call centers in Myanmar and Laos to target mainland residents. The operation involved dozens of suspects who posed as government or bank officials, tricking victims into transferring millions of yuan. Investigators seized multiple servers, burner phones, and evidence of overseas bank accounts used to launder illicit proceeds. The crackdown follows a nationwide push to curb cross‑border fraud, especially against Chinese citizens abroad.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Guangdong province, China
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 12:25 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 12:25 UTC
- Source
- South China Morning Post
- Connected threats
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