Bangladesh, Jan. 29 -- China has executed 11 members of a notorious criminal syndicate linked to large-scale telecom fraud and illegal online gambling operations based in Myanmars Kokang region, marking one of the most severe outcomes in Beijings escalating campaign against transnational cybercrime. The executions, approved by the Supreme Peoples Court (SPC) after the rejection of final appeals, underscore the Chinese governments determination to dismantle networks it views as posing serious threats to social stability, economic security, and citizens safety.

According to state media reports, the individuals belonged to the so-called “Ming family” criminal group, which for years operated a sprawling web of telecom fraud and g...