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In early September, Chinese police launched a joint crackdown with local law enforcement to arrest cyber fraud groups in northern Myanmar.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  • The operation reportedly shut down 11 scam operations and arrested 269 suspects.
  • The alleged scammers had netted at least 120 million yuan ($25 million).
  • Similar raids also took place in Laos, Thailand and Indonesia.
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