China Executes 11 Members of Notorious Ming Family Criminal Gang in Myanmar Crackdown
By Aswin Anil | January 29, 2026
China has executed 11 members of the infamous Ming family criminal gang, responsible for running mafia-style scam centers in Myanmar and violently killing workers who attempted to escape, according to Chinese state media reports. The gang, part of the so-called “four families” of northern Myanmar, had been involved in cyberfraud, drug production, prostitution, and maintained ties with local government and militia groups aligned with Myanmar’s ruling junta.
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Details of the Executions
The death sentences, upheld by China’s Supreme People’s Court, were originally handed down in September after the individuals were convicted of homicide, illegal detention, and fraud. Among those executed were Ming Guoping, a leader in the Kokang Border Guard Force, and Ming Zhenzhen, granddaughter of gang leader Ming Xuechang, who had previously killed himself in custody. The executed members met with close relatives before their sentences were carried out.
How the Gang Operated
The Ming family controlled a notorious compound known as Crouching Tiger Villa in Kokang, Myanmar. At its peak, the operation employed an estimated 10,000 people to run online scams and other illicit activities. Scam centers under the gang’s control often used trafficked workers and were shielded by corruption, armed groups, and Myanmar’s ongoing civil war. In one 2023 incident, four people were killed while transferring workers under armed guard after the gang learned police were planning a raid.
The syndicate worked in concert with another criminal leader, Wu Hongming, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 Chinese citizens. These crimes drew Beijing’s attention after years of complaints from families of trafficked workers and growing international media scrutiny.
The Crackdown and International Context
Beijing’s crackdown began in 2023, when authorities issued arrest warrants for Ming family members and offered rewards ranging from $14,000 to $70,000 for their capture. The effort aimed to dismantle the sprawling scam industry in Myanmar, which the US Institute of Peace estimates generates over $43 billion in annual fraud. The crackdown represents China’s broader effort to combat cross-border crime affecting its citizens.
Myanmar’s border regions have long been lawless, with gangs exploiting civil unrest to expand criminal networks. The Ming family’s operations exemplify how organized crime has thrived in areas with weak governance and impunity.
Impact on Cybercrime and Regional Security
The execution of these high-profile criminals sends a clear signal that Beijing is taking cyberfraud and human trafficking seriously. Authorities hope this action will disrupt the syndicates operating in northern Myanmar and serve as a deterrent for others involved in cross-border criminal enterprises. Experts suggest that regional cooperation and continued monitoring are essential to prevent these gangs from resurfacing or relocating operations.
Analysts also note that the crackdown comes amid broader efforts by China to safeguard its citizens against fraud schemes that have grown sophisticated in recent years, using the internet to reach victims globally.
The Human Cost
Beyond the financial damage, the human toll of these criminal operations has been severe. Trafficked workers were often subjected to violence, coercion, and inhumane conditions. The executions highlight both the brutality of the syndicate and the extreme measures taken by Beijing to combat organized crime.
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