China Executes 11 Key Members of Online Scam Centers Operating in Myanmar
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On January 29, 2026, China executed 11 individuals accused of being "key members" of online scam centers operating in Myanmar. According to the Xinhua News Agency, these individuals were linked to organized criminal groups based near the Thai border, where compounds house cyber scammers. No technical details regarding the scam methods or tools used were provided. The operation highlights efforts to crack down on transnational criminal networks.