BEIJING, Feb. 16 -- China has ramped up efforts to combat international scam gangs operating along the Thai-Myanmar border by sending its assistant minister of public security, Liu Zhongyi, to the region to strengthen the crackdown.
Liu, a seasoned police officer, arrived at Don Mueang airport on Sunday, accompanied by about 26 Chinese delegates, according to the Bangkok Post today.
The group travelled to Mae Sot district in Tak province, before crossing into Myawaddy in Myanmar.
Liu's mission includes securing the return of around 600 Chinese nationals who were rescued from scam gangs active in Myawaddy before a series of recent raids.
These rescued individuals are expected to be flown back to China on chartered flights, according to a...