Chinese authorities executed four senior members of the Bai family criminal organization on February 2, 2026, following their convictions for cross-border crimes spanning telecom fraud, drug trafficking, and violent offenses. The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court carried out the sentences after final approval from the Supreme People's Court.
Legal Process and Crimes
The defendants – Bai Yingcang, Yang Liqiang, Hu Xiaojiang, and Chen Guangyi – were first sentenced to death in November 2025. Their appeals were rejected by the Guangdong High People's Court in December 2025, with the Supreme People's Court confirming the sentences this week after reviewing evidence of their Myanmar-based operations.
Billions in Illegal Gains
Court documents reveal the gang laundered over 29 billion yuan ($4.16 billion) through telecom scams and illegal gambling rings. Their activities reportedly caused six Chinese citizen deaths and multiple injuries between 2020 and 2025. The group also produced and trafficked 11 tonnes of methamphetamine across Southeast Asia.
Regional Security Implications
The executions highlight China's intensified crackdown on cross-border organized crime affecting its citizens. Analysts note this case could influence ongoing cooperation between Chinese and Myanmar authorities in combating transnational criminal networks.
