China's Ongoing Crackdown on Mafia Operations: Four Executed in Anti-Scam Campaign

Mon Feb 02 2026 18:11:49 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a significant move, China has executed four members of the notorious Bai family mafia, as part of a broader effort to combat scam operations in Southeast Asia.

China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia involved in extensive scam operations. This is part of a heightened crackdown on criminal networks following frustrations over the Myanmar military's inaction against these operations. The Bai family was previously dominant in Laukkaing and has faced severe penalties in Chinese courts as part of new efforts to deter future scams.

In a dramatic escalation of its anti-crime initiatives, China has executed four individuals affiliated with the Bai family mafia, notorious for operating scam centers in Myanmar, as reported by state media. These individuals were part of a larger group of 21 members and associates convicted of serious crimes including fraud, homicide, and injury by a Guangdong province court.

The latest executions follow a series of high-profile sentences including that of Bai Suocheng, the mafia patriarch who had been sentenced to death but died in custody due to health issues last year.

China's crackdown comes on the heels of its execution of 11 members of the Ming family mafia, reflecting a serious commitment to dismantle organized crime that has significantly victimized thousands of Chinese citizens through scams.

Operating primarily in the border town of Laukkaing, the Bais and other crime families were responsible for numerous illegal establishments including casinos and dubious online enterprises. Their reign of terror included violence, leading to the deaths and injuries of multiple victims.

With Beijing's recent measures, there is a clear intent to deter potential scammers and restore order, particularly as hundreds of thousands have been trafficked into running scams across Southeast Asia, with many victims being of Chinese nationality. This coordinated response signals China's increasing vigilance against organized crime rings and the serious consequences they face.