At a court session held in Wenzhou, China, sentences were handed down to members of a large criminal group known as the "Ming" dynasty. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to the China State Radio and Television Corporation, 39 individuals were held accountable for various serious crimes. Investigation data indicates that since 2015, the "Ming" dynasty has been managing fraud centers in Laukaing city, Myanmar.
They were involved in illegal gambling operations, online fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. The criminal network's illegal income exceeded 10 billion yuan, approximately 1.4 billion US dollars.
More than 10,000 workers operated in centers named "Crouching Tiger Villa" in Laukaing, many of whom became victims of forced labor and violence. According to the court ruling, 11 people were sentenced to death, 5 to suspended death sentences, 11 to life imprisonment, and 12 to prison terms ranging from 5 to 24 years.
The "Ming" dynasty is considered one of the most influential criminal groups in Myanmar. In 2023, the Myanmar government handed over some of the wanted members to China.
It was revealed that the family leader, Ming Xuechang, attempted suicide while in custody. The Chinese government is taking strict measures against criminal networks, gaining international attention.
Under pressure from Beijing, Thailand is also intensifying its fight against illegal activities in border areas with Myanmar. Nevertheless, according to UN data, some criminal networks continue to operate in other countries such as Cambodia.
The UN refers to such groups as "fraud factories" and regards China's strict measures against the "Ming" dynasty as an example of a firm policy against crime.
