Thai Deportation Links Chinese Nationals to Cyber-Fraud Kidnapping Scandal

In Bangkok, Thai authorities have deported 10 Chinese nationals accused of involvement in the kidnapping of actor Wang Xing, also known as Xing Xing. The incident unfolded after Wang, who had traveled to Thailand following a promise of a film audition, went missing near a border town before being recovered safely in Myanmar.

The suspects, believed to be part of a gang operating in Myawaddy, Myanmar, were implicated in defrauding Chinese citizens, with Wang reportedly falling victim to the scam. The group, which included roles such as managers, security personnel, and call centre operators, was responsible for orchestrating a series of fraudulent activities, taking advantage of victims with promises of lucrative opportunities.

After his rescue in January, investigations revealed that the gang had been moving across borders. The perpetrators attempted to shift their operations from Myanmar to Cambodia before their eventual arrest in Thailand. Responding to growing concerns over cyber-fraud scams in the region, Thai police are now collaborating closely with the nation’s anti-money laundering agency to conduct further inquiries into suspicious assets and to dismantle the call centre fraud networks.