Ming Zhenzhen and 10 others executed, the final crackdown on the Northern Myanmar criminal group

A thunderous conclusion of justice has left many people breathing a sigh of relief. In early 2024, a major announcement from Xinhua News Agency declared a shocking outcome: 11 members of the Ming family crime group in northern Myanmar—Ming Guoping, Ming Zhenzhen, Zhou Weichang, Wu Hongming, Wu Senlong, Fu Yubin, and others—have been executed with the approval of the Supreme People’s Court. This is not just the end of 11 lives, but the ultimate crackdown on the long-standing black and evil forces ravaging Southeast Asia.

A Shocking Criminal Empire

Numbers speak volumes. The Supreme People’s Court pointed out in its review that this criminal group was involved in crimes totaling over 10 billion yuan. Even more infuriating is that their evil hands stained the blood of 14 Chinese compatriots. Behind these cold figures are tragedies of broken families and lives lost, along with bloodstained accusations.

According to investigations, the core of this dark empire—the Wolhushan Estate Area—is located in the capital of the Kokang region in Myanmar, Laojie. It was once a criminal nest controlled by the Ming family. In October 2023, a heinous incident involving multiple murders and burials by gunfire vividly demonstrated the violent nature of this group. Singapore media once reported on the terrifying details of this event, with many even comparing it to the notorious “Mekong River Massacre.”

From Fear of Crime to Family Collapse

Ming Xuechang—the founder of this criminal empire—ultimately chose to commit suicide out of fear of punishment. His death may have been just the beginning; true judicial accountability is the conclusion. In 2023, key members like Ming Guoping and Ming Zhenzhen were handed over to Chinese judicial authorities for trial. This time, there was no escape.

Their crimes—premeditated murder and intentional injury—were extremely heinous, with particularly severe consequences. Besides the 11 sentenced to death, other members of the Ming family also could not escape the law—many received life sentences with reprieve, while others were sentenced to 5 to 24 years in prison, along with confiscation of property and deportation. The judiciary did not give anyone a chance to escape.

First Trial Sentences Death, Appeals Rejected, and the Death Penalty Enforced

The criminals appealed, trying to buy even a glimmer of hope. But the law’s standards are clear. All appeals were rejected one by one, and the Supreme People’s Court’s approval was merely the final procedural step. After humane arrangements such as meetings with close relatives before execution, the death sentences were carried out immediately. The law has compassion, but there is no forgiveness for demons.

The Turning Point for the Four Major Families in Northern Myanmar

The downfall of the Ming family was not an isolated event. Similarly, the other three major criminal families in northern Myanmar are also facing relentless legal crackdowns by Chinese authorities.

Members of the Wei family crime group have been prosecuted in Quanzhou, Fujian; several core members of the Liu family are under trial in Longyan, Fujian; and a first-instance verdict from Shenzhen Intermediate Court declared the fate of the Bai family—defendants Bai Sucheng, Bai Yingcang, Yang Liqiang, Hu Xiaojiang, Chen Guangyi, and others—each sentenced to death.

This series of verdicts paints a clear picture: the four major families in northern Myanmar are experiencing comprehensive, systematic, and inescapable legal sanctions.

An Unprecedented Judicial Sword

This series of actions has profound historical significance. It is the first large-scale effort by Chinese judicial authorities to arrest criminals abroad and bring them back for trial; it is also the first time China has sentenced a large number of overseas criminals to death. This is not just a judicial operation but a public warning to all online scam groups—killing and deceiving Chinese people will not go unpunished.

There is a saying: “Not that retribution is not yet due, but the time has not come.” Today, the time has come. Those criminals who thought geographical distance could shield them are finally learning what “The net is vast, but nothing escapes it” truly means.

Reflection on National Power

A country’s strength is not only reflected in its territorial defense but also in protecting every citizen from being bullied. In Southeast Asia, where the shadow of online scams looms large, the downfall of Ming Zhenzhen and her accomplices sends a clear signal: harming Chinese people must face China’s judicial sanctions.

Such firmness is necessary in geopolitics. As long as the Chinese government is determined and serious, nothing in this region is impossible to achieve.

Deeper Reflection

But this case also prompts us to think more deeply. Why do some neighboring regions become havens for online scams? Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines—these countries need to reflect, and China needs to reflect as well.

The proliferation of online scams often accompanies weak rule of law and moral decline. Some regions, due to fragile legal foundations, allow greed to run rampant and corrupt people’s hearts. As Chinese, we must remember: there are no myths of overnight wealth; greed for small gains is the greatest disaster.

At the same time, we must recognize the double-edged role of high technology in scams. Closing loopholes and strengthening regulation are long-term tasks. For Southeast Asian countries that tolerate or condone online scams, the lax enforcement has already paid a heavy price—the good reputation China once enjoyed is seriously declining.

The Value of Peaceful Times

Looking back at history, during the chaotic Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, ordinary people living was already a kind of luxury. In chaotic countries and regions, being deceived or killed became all too common tragedies.

Compared to that, China’s current stability and order are precious. Development is the hard truth, but it must not come at the cost of others’ blood and tears. China can be an opportunity for many countries, but it should never be a sucker.

The swift and severe punishment of Ming Zhenzhen and the other 10 individuals fundamentally tells the world: a nation’s resolve should not be underestimated; harming its people’s lives and dignity will inevitably lead to the most thorough and resolute crackdown. This is the majesty of the rule of law and a display of national strength.