31,000 telecom scam suspects in total handed over to China from Myanmar

A total of 31,000 suspects have been transferred from Myanmar to Chinese custody to date in a crackdown on telecom fraud originating from northern Myanmar and affecting Chinese citizens, the Ministry of Public Security announced Tuesday.　 　

Sixty-three were masterminds, organizers and key figures operating scam groups behind the scenes, and 1,531 were on wanted lists. 　

After their return to China, the suspects were sent to the jurisdictions targeted by their scams. The public security organs in those areas would thoroughly investigate their alleged illegal activities and punish them resolutely, the ministry said.