China’s prosecution and public security authorities have announced a significant escalation in their efforts to combat cross-border telecom fraud, placing eight major cases under joint oversight, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) revealed on Sunday.
This initiative builds upon previous collaborations between the SPP and the Ministry of Public Security, which have jointly overseen 13 significant cross-border telecom fraud cases since 2022.
The eight new cases, originating from provinces including Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Fujian, encompass a range of criminal activities. These include recruiting individuals from within the Chinese mainland and trafficking them abroad to participate in fraudulent schemes, as well as serious violent crimes such as unlawful detention and intentional injury.
From January to October 2024, enhanced asset recovery and fraud prevention measures by the authorities resulted in the freezing of 235.9 billion yuan (\$32.83 billion) in defrauded funds, safeguarding the public from financial losses, according to the SPP.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to intensifying efforts to track down and prosecute telecom fraud criminals, pledging to protect the public’s legitimate rights and defend lives and property.
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China to strengthen efforts to fight trans-border telecom fraud
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