On January 8, 2025, a major breakthrough was achieved in the kidnapping case of the highly-watched Chinese actor Wang Xing (stage name "Xingxing"). The Thai police successfully rescued Wang Xing, who was trapped in Myawaddy, Myanmar, and safely escorted him to Bangkok. The mastermind behind the scenes, known as "Golden Tiger" from Guangdong, and his criminal network were also exposed and destroyed.
According to Malaysian media reports, Chinese male actor Wang Xing (Xingxing) was suspected of being kidnapped to Myanmar, and he has now been successfully rescued and safely brought to Bangkok. At the same time, the police successfully dismantled the involved "Apollo Splendor" company, and its mastermind, nicknamed "Golden Tiger" and known as "Boss Yu" from Guangdong, has been captured.
Reports indicate that the company was the largest labor intermediary in the local industrial park, with substantial strength. After being deceived to the company, Wang Xing was specifically targeted for kidnapping by Jin Can, an underling, and the two parties had three phone conversations during the process. Currently, Jin Can has also been captured and detained.
Furthermore, leaked chat records show that the boss has companies in multiple locations within China, and is involved in illegal transactions. The resolution of this case also serves as a strong warning against such illegal activities.
"Golden Tiger," also known as "Boss Yu," is from Guangdong
He is an important operator in the cross-border telecom fraud and kidnapping group in the Myawaddy area of Myanmar, and is also the mastermind behind the "Apollo Splendor" company. This company, claiming to be the largest labor intermediary in the industrial park, is actually a front for illegal activities, involving kidnapping, human trafficking, and telecom fraud among other crimes.
In this kidnapping case, "Golden Tiger" assigned his subordinate Jin Can to carry out the kidnapping operation. The police revealed that during the kidnapping, there were at least three phone calls between Jin Can and "Golden Tiger" to coordinate the details of the action. Currently, Jin Can has also been arrested, and the case is under further investigation.
Kidnapping details and rescue:
Wang Xing was invited to participate in a "film and television drama shooting" on January 3, 2025, but upon arriving in Thailand, he discovered it was a scam. Subsequently, he was transported across the border to a telecom fraud park in Myawaddy, Myanmar. In the park, Wang Xing was forced to participate in illegal activities, and after refusing, he faced threats and restrictions on his freedom.
The Chinese Embassy in Thailand and the Thai police joined forces to launch an operation, successfully raiding the park and rescuing Wang Xing on January 7 through meticulous intelligence analysis and multinational cooperation. At the rescue site, Wang Xing was physically weak and mentally dazed, with his hair shaved off. After returning to Bangkok, he emphasized that "Thailand is still quite safe," sparking widespread public discussion.
Cross-border crime network exposed:
As the investigation into the case deepened, more criminal facts about the "Apollo Splendor" company were revealed. Chat records obtained by the police show that "Golden Tiger" has registered companies in various locations in China to cover up illegal cross-border activities.
These companies are involved in recruiting "high-paying labor," telecom fraud, money laundering, and other illegal activities. The network is not only active in the Southeast Asian region but also involves multiple cross-border criminal gangs in China, Thailand, and Myanmar.
Experts point out that the resolution of this case not only deters the telecom fraud parks in the Myawaddy area but also provides a successful example for multinational cooperation in combating human trafficking and kidnapping crimes.
Currently, "Golden Tiger" and his criminal gang have been transferred to the relevant departments for processing, and Wang Xing is receiving further psychological rehabilitation and legal assistance. The Chinese Embassy in Thailand reminds citizens to be vigilant when working or participating in activities abroad to avoid falling into similar scams.
This incident not only raises social awareness of the telecom fraud parks in Southeast Asia but also sounds an alarm for global cross-border crime governance. How to strengthen international cooperation and curb cross-border telecom fraud has become an urgent issue for countries worldwide.
The subsequent developments and trial results of the case are still pending further disclosure.
