China Issues Wanted Notices for 100 Myanmar Scam Suspects

BANGKOK, Dec. 9 — China has issued wanted notices for 100 fugitives involved in telecom and online fraud, including key figures linked to four major criminal gangs operating in northern Myanmar, the country’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said on Tuesday.

The ministry said the move aims to curb cross-border fraud and protect public property and legal rights. Among those named are Wu Qiping, Wu Qingzheng, Fu Xiaobin and Ou Changhua, identified as leading members of the four major northern Myanmar-based crime groups.

According to the MPS, investigations show that in recent years these groups organized large-scale telecom fraud schemes targeting Chinese citizens. The crimes involved large sums of money and caused serious harm, the ministry said.

Authorities said the suspects operated under the protection of overseas forces. Despite earlier crackdowns, they continued to run fraud operations and expand criminal networks.

China launched special operations against northern Myanmar-linked telecom fraud groups in recent years. However, the ministry said some core members failed to halt their activities and continued directing scams from abroad.

Public security bureaus in several Chinese cities, including Hangzhou and Wenzhou in Zhejiang province, Quanzhou and Longyan in Fujian, Pingdingshan in Henan, Shenzhen in Guangdong, Kunming in Yunnan and Chongqing, have issued public reward notices to aid in arrests.

The police urged suspects to surrender voluntarily, saying those who cooperate may receive leniency. Authorities also encouraged the public to provide tips, pledging legal protection and financial rewards for verified information.

In a separate statement on Monday, the ministry said joint operations involving China, Myanmar and Thailand have made further progress. Since early December, Chinese authorities have repatriated 1,178 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom fraud from Myanmar’s Myawaddy area via Thailand.

The operation followed a ministerial meeting on Nov. 14 involving China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. The countries agreed to deepen cooperation and carry out coordinated actions against cross-border telecom fraud.

After the meeting, police forces from China, Myanmar and Thailand launched a new round of joint raids in Myawaddy. Myanmar authorities dismantled multiple scam compounds and detained groups of suspects.

The ministry said more than 6,600 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom fraud have been repatriated since Feb. 20, when the three countries launched joint repatriation efforts in Myawaddy.

China said the multinational crackdown will continue, with authorities working to dismantle fraud networks, arrest key figures and strengthen regional law enforcement cooperation.

— Myanmar.com News Desk

✅ FAQs

What did China announce about telecom fraud suspects?

China issued wanted notices for 100 fugitives involved in telecom and online fraud, including leaders of four major criminal gangs based in northern Myanmar.

Who are the suspects linked to?

They are linked to large scam networks operating in northern Myanmar, accused of targeting Chinese citizens through online and telecom fraud.

Which countries are involved in the crackdown?

China is working with Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to coordinate regional operations against cross-border fraud.

How many suspects have been repatriated so far?

More than 6,600 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom fraud have been repatriated since February, including over 1,100 this month from Myanmar’s Myawaddy region.

Will the crackdown continue?

Yes. Chinese authorities say the multinational operation is ongoing and will focus on dismantling networks, arresting ringleaders and protecting public security.