China steps up crackdown on cross border telecom fraud

On Jan. 7, 2026, a Ministry of Public Security task force escorted Chen Zhi, alleged ringleader of the Prince Group criminal syndicate, back to China from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. On April 1, key member Li Xiong was brought back, followed by another key member, Liu Ren, on June 17. Chinese police are maintaining relentless pressure on telecom fraud, vowing to pursue criminals wherever they flee. China also calls on countries and governments around the world to join forces in cracking down hard on telecom and online fraud. #Trending