China sentences to death Myanmar scam clan members

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A Chinese court sentenced three members of the Wei family criminal gang to death on Tuesday for operating brutal scam centers in Myanmar's Kokang region, responsible for crimes including murder and defrauding victims of over $1.8 billion. This sentencing is part of China's intensified efforts to combat vast criminal networks in the region that have lured and exploited numerous Chinese nationals.

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The sentences were handed down to three members of the “Wei family criminal gang,” including its leader, Wei Huairen.

China sentences to death Myanmar scam clan members

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