A Chinese court has sentenced 11 members of the notorious Ming family to death for their role in running large-scale scam centers in Myanmar. Dozens more received lengthy prison terms for crimes including telecommunications fraud, illegal gambling, and drug trafficking, which generated billions of dollars. The family's activities, operating from Laukkai, fueled the "scamdemic" targeting victims globally. This crackdown signals China's strong stance against cross-border criminal enterprises.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.