A Chinese national accused of operating an extensive network of illegal online gambling operations is being extradited to China, marking a significant development in Beijing's efforts to combat cybercrime. She Zhijiang, 43, is believed to be one of Asia's most prominent alleged cybercrime operators, with ties to regional scam networks and connections to the US.
She was arrested by Thai police in August 2022 on an international warrant and Interpol red notice, following allegations that he had operated over 200 illicit online gambling operations. The Chinese national has been linked to a $15 billion casino complex in Thailand-Myanmar border, which has also been sanctioned by the US Treasury Department for its ties to regional scam networks.
According to Thai police, She's extradition is being seen as a high priority for China, with Beijing reportedly requesting his arrest and extradition. The Chinese national faces trial in China on charges of running illegal casinos and websites, as well as using Myanmar as a base for these operations and laundering money.
The latest move comes amid a growing concern about cybercrime in the region, with hundreds of thousands of people being trafficked by criminal gangs across south-east Asia into scam centres. The UN has estimated that billions of dollars have been earned from these trafficking networks, which have become hubs for online fraud since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The US Treasury Department has imposed financial sanctions on a Myanmar militia group and its leaders, accusing them of supporting a cyber scam operation targeting Americans. This is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on cybercrime and protect American families from exploitation.
She's extradition has been met with skepticism from his lawyer, who described the process as "unusual". However, She continues to deny any wrongdoing. The case highlights the growing tensions between China and its regional partners over issues of cybercrime and organized crime.
She was arrested by Thai police in August 2022 on an international warrant and Interpol red notice, following allegations that he had operated over 200 illicit online gambling operations. The Chinese national has been linked to a $15 billion casino complex in Thailand-Myanmar border, which has also been sanctioned by the US Treasury Department for its ties to regional scam networks.
According to Thai police, She's extradition is being seen as a high priority for China, with Beijing reportedly requesting his arrest and extradition. The Chinese national faces trial in China on charges of running illegal casinos and websites, as well as using Myanmar as a base for these operations and laundering money.
The latest move comes amid a growing concern about cybercrime in the region, with hundreds of thousands of people being trafficked by criminal gangs across south-east Asia into scam centres. The UN has estimated that billions of dollars have been earned from these trafficking networks, which have become hubs for online fraud since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The US Treasury Department has imposed financial sanctions on a Myanmar militia group and its leaders, accusing them of supporting a cyber scam operation targeting Americans. This is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on cybercrime and protect American families from exploitation.
She's extradition has been met with skepticism from his lawyer, who described the process as "unusual". However, She continues to deny any wrongdoing. The case highlights the growing tensions between China and its regional partners over issues of cybercrime and organized crime.
! I mean, can you even imagine being part of an online scam network that makes billions? It's crazy to think about how She Zhijiang got away with it for so long, operating these illicit operations across Asia and even the US. And now, she's being extradited back to China on a high priority - talk about swift justice! 
I'm curious to see how her lawyer will argue his case, but from what I've seen, he seems pretty out of touch with reality 
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. And the fact that these trafficking networks have become hubs for online fraud since Covid-19... it just shows how adaptable and ruthless these criminal gangs are.
. We need more awareness and action on this issue, or else we'll be seeing many more She Zhijiangs getting away with their scams 
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and i was thinking about how crazy online scams are now, billions of dollars being made off people's gullibility... did china ever stop cybercrime in china tho? 
. And what about his lawyer's concerns? It sounds like the extradition process is being rushed through without enough scrutiny 
. On one hand, it's great that China is taking action against cybercrime and trying to protect its people 
. But on the other hand, this could be a huge mistake for Thailand and a bad precedent for international cooperation 
. We need to make sure that justice is served, but also that we're not putting innocent people in harm's way 
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. It makes me wonder if there's even a way to track where all this money is coming from and who's behind it.