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Beijing Cracks Down on Cyberscams After Actor's Kidnapping

1/24/2025

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Beijing is ramping up its fight against cyberscams tied to human trafficking following the shocking kidnapping of actor Wang Xing in Thailand. A high-stakes meeting with Southeast Asian officials led to commitments to apprehend the masterminds and save victims. This alarming incident has ignited public fury in China, shedding light on the escalating global crisis of scam operations in the area.

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Beijing is ramping up its fight against cyberscams tied to human trafficking following the shocking kidnapping of actor Wang Xing in Thailand. A high-stakes meeting with Southeast Asian officials led to commitments to apprehend the masterminds and save victims. This alarming incident has ignited public fury in China, shedding light on the escalating global crisis of scam operations in the area.