China repatriates suspects after Myawaddy telecom fraud den cleanup

The first batch of alleged scam center workers and victims from China handed over by Myanmar board a plane at Mae Sot Airport in Mae Sot, Tak province, Thailand, on February 20, 2025. (Photo: VCG)

All suspects from a major telecom fraud den in Myawaddy, Myanmar, have been repatriated to China, with more than 630 relevant buildings in the area demolished, according to China's Ministry of Public Security on Monday.

The ministry said this means the joint cleanup operation by Chinese, Myanmar and Thai law enforcement agencies in the area has achieved phased results.