CHINESE police have issued a wanted list of four key leaders of a criminal gang involved in telecom fraud that is based in northern Myanmar and targets Chinese citizens, according to the Ministry of Public Security on Sunday.

An investigation by the public security organ of Wenzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, found that the criminal gang has operated criminal dens for a long time, committed fraud against Chinese citizens and employed armed violence.

Considering that the facts of their crimes are clear and the evidence is reliable and sufficient, the Wenzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau has decided to issue a public reward for the arrest of the suspects.

Wenzhou police are offering rewards ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 yuan (US$13,720 to US$68,600) for information leading to the arrest of the four suspects.

The leaders, identified as Ming Xuechang, Ming Guoping, Ming Julan, and Ming Zhenzhen, play crucial roles in the criminal organization that specifically targets Chinese nationals, said the announcement on the wanted list.

Ming Xuechang and Ming Guoping are Myanmar citizens, while Ming Julan and Ming Zhenzhen are from China’s Yunnan Province.

Led by Ming Xuechang, the syndicate is implicated in orchestrating a network of fraudulent activities, employing armed protection for their illicit operations. Targeting Chinese citizens through telecom scams, the group has caused significant financial losses despite increased law enforcement crackdowns.

The suspects are also alleged to be involved in severe violent crimes, including murder, intentional injury, and illegal detention. Police have urged the suspects to cease criminal activities and surrender to authorities for possible leniency. The public is encouraged to report any information leading to the apprehension of these individuals.(SD-Xinhua)