According to the information exchanged between the law enforcement organizations of Myanmar and China, authorities became aware that criminals led by China’s wanted fugitive Cheng Dawei were living in Yangon and Mandalay and operating online fraud activities, namely Kyar Phyant online gambling. During the search and arrest in July 2024, 20 Chinese nationals, including Cheng Dawei and Yang Liang, were identified and arrested.
On 19 September, the arrested Chinese nationals were handed over to China with adequate security for carrying out further actions in accordance with the procedure on 19 September 2024. Effective actions will be taken against online scams and online fraud activities in border areas in collaboration with law enforcement organizations from neighboring countries in accordance with domestic laws and procedures, it is reported.
Source: GNLM (30-9-2024)
- A total of 20 arrested Chinese nationals including Cheng Dawei and Yang Liang were handed over to China with adequate security for carrying out further actions in accordance with the procedure.