Thousands of Chinese lured abroad and forced to be scammers - now Beijing is cracking down

In a rare look inside a crackdown on scam operations, Chinese state media reveals the entrapment of Chinese nationals by mafia groups in Southeast Asia, leading to cybercrime and violence. Families like the Weis, Lius, Mings, and Bais have been sentenced for crimes ranging from fraud to human trafficking. Chinese authorities have arrested thousands in the efforts to eradicate these massive scam networks, highlighting the dangers of Chinese nationals being involved in such criminal activities abroad. The crackdown aims to reassure families of victims and restore China's international image.