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China and Madagascar police conduct first joint operation against telecom fraud
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On September 21, it was reported that the Chinese Ministry of Public Security recently sent a working group to Madagascar at the invitation of local authorities to assist in cracking down on telecom and internet fraud. The operation successfully dismantled multiple fraud dens in the capital Antananarivo and other areas. On September 8, Madagascar facilitated the repatriation of the first batch of 50 suspected fraudsters to China. The cases are under further investigation. A Chinese Ministry of Public Security official stated that this operation marks an important achievement in deepening international law enforcement cooperation between China and Madagascar. The official reiterated China's 'zero tolerance' stance and pledged to rely on the recently established International Alliance against Telecom and Internet Fraud to coordinate with law enforcement agencies of various countries to eradicate fraud dens and arrest suspects, thereby safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of people worldwide.
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September 21 – The Chinese Ministry of Public Security recently dispatched a working group to Madagascar at the country's invitation to assist local police in cracking down on telecom and online fraud. The operation successfully dismantled multiple fraud dens in and around the capital, Antananarivo, and other regions.
On September 8, the first batch of 50 individuals suspected of involvement in telecom and online fraud was repatriated to China with the assistance of Malagasy authorities. The cases are currently under further investigation.
A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Public Security stated that this operation marks a significant achievement in deepening international law enforcement cooperation between China and Madagascar. Chinese police will maintain a "zero-tolerance" approach and, leveraging the recently established International Alliance Against Telecom and Online Fraud, will continue to collaborate with law enforcement agencies from other countries to eliminate fraud dens, pursue and capture criminal suspects, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of people worldwide.
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China and Madagascar Joint Operation Repatriates 50 Telecom Fraud Suspects from Antananarivo