According to Thai media, the Chinese government has arranged flights to repatriate Chinese citizens stranded in Myawaddy, Kayin State, Myanmar, within three days.
The specific route is that all repatriated personnel pass through the Mae Sot-Myawaddy Permanent Land Border Checkpoint, then enter Thailand via the Mae Sot District Thai-Myanmar Second Friendship Bridge, then take arranged vehicles to Mae Sot Airport, and finally take flights back to Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China.
So far, more than a dozen flights have been arranged, with an estimated 1,041 Chinese citizens expected to be repatriated.
Seeing this news, do you shiver?
Anyway, the quick-acting Pan always has already fled!
According to Gu Jianwen, the PR Director of a Malaysian humanitarian organization, some rescued telecom fraudsters revealed that they were forced to make a choice before the fraud group moved their base — continue to go to Cambodia with the fraud group? Or stay in place, waiting for the Myanmar military government to hand them over to the Thai government, waiting to be deported back to the country?
Don't look at Myawaddy recently handed over a batch after batch of people? But how many of them are big bosses? Almost all are insignificant minions, handed out to top the list!
Why has Cambodia become the "new safe haven" for these telecom fraud groups?
1. Lax regulation and legal loopholes
The legal system in Cambodia is somewhat lenient in some aspects, especially regarding the regulation and punishment of telecom fraud and cybercrime. Although the Cambodian government has begun to strengthen its crackdown on illegal activities in recent years, compared to other countries, there is still a gap in the enforcement of laws in Cambodia, allowing many fraud groups to operate in a relatively relaxed environment.
Especially in some remote areas, the lack of police force and lax local government supervision in Cambodia allow criminal groups to relatively easily set up operational bases. For example, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Poipet have been widely reported as "disaster areas" for scam activities. The concealment of these places and the relatively low legal risks make them attractive for fraud groups to "settle down."
2. Economic environment and the lure of high income
Although Cambodia's economy is gradually developing, there are still many low-wage jobs and a lack of economic opportunities. For some economically distressed young people, participating in telecom fraud has become a "quick way to get rich." This situation attracts a large number of foreign fraud practitioners, especially from China and other countries, to join the ranks.
Moreover, Cambodia's policy on attracting foreign investment is relatively lenient, and some fraud groups have set up seemingly normal companies and businesses as a cover, but in reality, they are profiting illegally through online fraud. This method provides a good disguise and cover for the fraud groups.
3. Transnational network and infrastructure support
Cambodia's internet infrastructure is relatively well-developed, especially in terms of telecommunications networks and payment systems. Compared to other Southeast Asian countries, cross-border payments and network connections are easier in Cambodia. Fraud groups can easily conduct transnational fraud using local communication facilities while maintaining contact with victims in China.
In Cambodia, there are areas where foreign fraud practitioners gather, managing large fraud teams and engaging in fake investments, pig-butchering schemes, online gambling, and other methods to scam victims globally, especially in China. Due to the high dependence on international communication traffic, Cambodia has become a transit hub for these criminal activities.
4. Local government's acquiescence and corruption
Some local governments in Cambodia may turn a blind eye to telecom fraud groups, and there may even be some corruption. Local officials might cooperate with fraud groups to some extent or maintain a permissive attitude due to monetary or power interests. This "tolerance" allows fraud groups to operate more freely and makes them less likely to be investigated or interfered with.
Although the Cambodian government also claims to be cracking down on telecom fraud, due to corruption issues or local government negligence towards fraud activities, many telecom fraud gangs can continue to exist under the authorities' watch. For example, fraud groups often use falsely registered companies to cover up their criminal activities, or influence the investigation process through bribery when their criminal activities are exposed.
5. Domestic and international cooperation pressure
As China and Southeast Asian countries strengthen their cooperation in combating cross-border telecom fraud, some fraud groups that were previously active in Myanmar, the Philippines, and other places are facing increasingly strict crackdowns, causing them to turn to Cambodia, where regulation is relatively lax. At this time, Cambodia has become a "transfer station" for these telecom fraud groups, especially when the government has not yet introduced strict anti-fraud policies.
Moreover, when handling telecom fraud cases, Cambodia may lack a strong cooperative mechanism to share intelligence with law enforcement agencies from other countries. This allows these criminal groups to operate relatively freely in Cambodia.
6. Relatively low international exposure
Although Cambodia has made some efforts to improve its international image in recent years, it still participates relatively less in international affairs, especially in the anti-fraud field. Compared to the Philippines, Myanmar, and other Southeast Asian countries, Cambodia has lower exposure in the international media, making it relatively less subject to external attention and crackdown when telecom fraud groups choose to conduct transnational fraud activities here.
But is moving to Cambodia really safe?
In the short term, there may be no problem, but in the long term, it's not necessarily the case! Here's why:
1. Increased international pressure: Although Cambodia is somewhat lenient in regulating telecom fraud activities, as the pressure from China, other Southeast Asian countries, and international organizations increases, the Cambodian government may gradually adopt stricter measures. These measures may include more efficient law enforcement and cooperation in combating transnational crime.
2. Police cooperation: Cooperation between Cambodian and other countries' police forces is strengthening, and the intensity of cross-border cooperation is continuously increasing. For example, joint actions between Chinese police and Cambodian authorities have successfully cracked down on some telecom fraud gangs, and such cooperation may become more frequent in the future.
3. External funding and support: Some countries may provide financial support to the Cambodian government to help combat these illegal activities. The Cambodian government may also gradually improve its anti-fraud system with international aid.
4. Social response and public pressure: Increased attention from local people and the international media to telecom fraud also prompts the government to take more action. Public pressure may prompt the Cambodian side to change its attitude towards such crimes.
So, how can those who are deported back to their home country minimize their "losses"?
Let's look at two cases first!
Case 1: I have been back in the country for five months. I summarized my own experience and some things about the police I have come across.
The first thing when I got back was being summoned. Go to the police station to report, check the phone, interrogation. Definitely do not bring your original phone to the police station, anything from abroad and domestic must be well separated, do not be reluctant to spend money. The police check the flow of funds, ask about salary and work, care more about you than your mom. Seeking money. Damn dogs. They stop at nothing for money.
Second, technology, now directly ask for satellite positioning, mobile phone IP positioning, mobile phone serial number association. Remember to cut off any domestic software, any software. Do not trust any domestic software. Your Taobao records, search records, typing records, NetEase Cloud search records, mobile trajectories, are all monitored by big data! I have been taken to the palace several times. Damn it, you must be tough. Never admit it. Even if the evidence is in front of you, do not admit it! Many times their evidence is not useful. Do not be intimidated by them.
Third, do not randomly identify others, whether others go in or not, you will definitely go in. Don't ask, (asking means you don't know. The police put work photos, videos in front of you, I do not recognize any of them. Damn dogs taking videos, I directly deny it, if you have enough evidence, just sue me. You can shoot me, but I won't plead guilty.)
Fourth, cash flow, definitely use cash, gold, try not to transfer to your family as much as possible, harming others and yourself. Definitely do not show off wealth, definitely do not treat others as fools.
Case 2: After being returned from the Philippines, do not believe in dark magic and mysterious powers, was scammed out of more than 200,000, and the problem is still not resolved
Last year, a colleague who had been working in the Philippines for over a year received black money due to #currency exchange, and his Alipay was frozen. Later, he received a call from the domestic police urging him to return. They said he was suspected of money laundering. After various threats, canceling bank cards, canceling passports, and even working with his parents, he couldn't withstand the pressure and returned to the country to surrender.
After returning, the police introduced him to a lawyer. The lawyer told him that his case could be settled with money, initially saying 300,000, his parents said they didn't have that much money. Finally, they talked it down to 200,000, his parents scraped together the money and gave it all to this lawyer, the lawyer only accepted cash. He also coached him on what to say during the interrogation.
He was actually released about a week later, at that time he was boasting in our group saying money makes the mare go, and to strive to make money and the like.
Not long after, he received a call from the police department in another province, saying there was a fraud case related to him, asking him to come over to give a statement. He thought the matter was already resolved, he messaged that lawyer. That lawyer told him that last time it was about your money laundering case, you might be involved in another case now, it has nothing to do with the last case. He was dumbfounded, at that time he naively thought that spending that 200,000 could solve all the problems he committed in the Philippines.
I told my colleague, saying receiving black money is not a crime in itself, just return the money. I also sent him various cases from the internet. Later he went to find this lawyer, this lawyer also ignored him.
There are many similar cases, I believe everyone has seen quite a few. If you really get taken in for questioning, what should you do?
Key point 1: Firmly deny!
Many times, the other party does not have conclusive evidence that you are involved in telecom fraud! So do not be intimidated by a few words, hearing the other party say you have to "go in" and then confess.
They want you to confess quickly, so they can get off work. It's not what you think, after you confess, they won't stop interrogating you. If not them, someone else will come to interrogate.
The other party talks in circles with you, suddenly circling back to the key issue, the main thing is to catch you off guard, looking for your flaws! So be prepared in advance for some possible questions.
Key point 2: I am a victim!
Still that sentence, even if someone identifies you, do not admit it. Even if the other party presents full evidence, you must say you are a victim!
Being tricked into confessing and actively engaging in telecom fraud are not the same!
Key point 3: Assess the situation and adapt accordingly!
I once heard that a certain big brother, in order to keep his money, would rather go in for 3 years. I don't know the twists and turns, but the big brother's main point was "go in for 3 years, keep the money, not a loss!" (Of course, the premise is that the money can be successfully obtained)
Key point 4: Do not trust the other party! Be wary of being scammed!
The story of Case 2 tells us that many lawyers are also shady, only catching you to extort money, making you suffer in silence, unable to speak out!
Key point 4: Be fully prepared before returning to the country!
Life photos, "work environment" photos, salary flow, etc., that need to be taken in advance, must be prepared in advance.
Do not use domestic software abroad, do not reveal work news, must change to a new phone when returning to the country, do not keep any unfavorable information from the past!
Finally, be sure to pay attention to safety!
