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China Executes Four for $4 Billion Scam Operations

2/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On February 2, 2026, the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court executed four members of the Bai criminal group for scam and gambling operations in Myanmar, causing six Chinese deaths and defrauding over $4 billion.
The court confirmed the executions as part of a crackdown amid rising regional cooperation to combat cross-border scams.
Earlier, 11 members of the Ming family criminal syndicate were executed for similar crimes.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, China executed 13 members of the "Black Society" criminal organization amid a crackdown on organized crime that had defrauded citizens of over $3 billion. This response follows decades of increasing organized crime, with the number of participants rising from 100,000 in 1986 to 1.5 million by 2000, highlighting the government's ongoing commitment to regional security and law enforcement.

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Story summary

On February 2, 2026, the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court executed four members of the Bai criminal group for scam and gambling operations in Myanmar, causing six Chinese deaths and defrauding over $4 billion.
The court confirmed the executions as part of a crackdown amid rising regional cooperation to combat cross-border scams.
Earlier, 11 members of the Ming family criminal syndicate were executed for similar crimes.

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