In a decisive step against organized crime, China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, notorious for operating scam centers in Myanmar, as reported by state media.
These individuals were part of a larger group of 21 convicted for various serious crimes, including fraud, homicide, and bodily harm, by a court in Guangdong province.
Among those sentenced last November was the clan's patriarch, Bai Suocheng, who reportedly died of illness post-conviction, marking a significant turnover in the case against the family.
Just last week, authorities carried out the execution of 11 members from the Ming family mafia, further emphasizing China's stringent crackdown on scam operations that have victimized countless individuals throughout Southeast Asia.
For years, the Bai and Ming families, among others, ruled over the Myanmar border city of Laukkaing, where they managed illicit operations including casinos and cyber scams.
Claims suggest that the Bais were the leading crime family in the area, having established 41 properties dedicated to these activities, often associated with extreme violence and abuse.
The court noted that the criminal activities of the Bai family resulted in the deaths of six Chinese nationals and various injuries, highlighting the severe repercussions of their operations.
Government intervention intensified this year when China expressed frustration over Myanmar's ineffective handling of rampant scams and consequently supported insurgent forces against the mafia. As a result, many mob members were captured and handed over to Chinese authorities.
The recent executions point to a strategic message from Beijing aimed at deterring would-be criminals, especially as hundreds of thousands have reportedly been trafficked into running scams in Myanmar and beyond, with the vast majority of their victims being Chinese nationals.
