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11 Executed for $1 Billion Telecom Fraud Scheme

2/2/2026

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The Wenzhou Intermediate People's Court confirmed the executions of 11 members of the Ming family for their role in a crime syndicate that caused 14 deaths and generated over $1 billion through telecom fraud and illegal gambling.
The executions followed a September sentencing.
The Ming family had appealed the verdict.
The court denied the appeal in November.

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The Wenzhou Intermediate People's Court confirmed the executions of 11 members of the Ming family for their role in a crime syndicate that caused 14 deaths and generated over $1 billion through telecom fraud and illegal gambling.
The executions followed a September sentencing.
The Ming family had appealed the verdict.
The court denied the appeal in November.