Myanmar Extradites 94 Chinese Call Center Gang Members to China

Myanmar: Myanmar authorities brought 94 Chinese nationals, part of a special group of call center gang members, to Chinese officials who were waiting to receive them on the Thai side. They boarded a flight from Mae Sot and flew back to China immediately.

According to Thai News Agency, security officials in Myawaddy Province, Myanmar, transported 94 Chinese nationals, part of a special group of call center gangs involved in the latest crackdown, across the Myawaddy-Mae Sot permanent border checkpoint in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, to high-ranking Chinese officials, who were waiting to receive them on the Thai side. They underwent thorough Thai immigration procedures and were then escorted by convoy to Mae Sot International Airport, where they boarded two Chinese chartered flights amid tight security.

It was reported that 94 Chinese nationals were deported, 14 of whom had outstanding warrants and were wanted by Chinese authorities. They were detained in a special area and, upon arrival in their home countries, were separated for further investigation and prosecution.