China recently launched a large-scale cross-border anti-gambling operation, with exceptionally strong law enforcement and a particularly wide scope, targeting not only domestic illegal gambling but also transnational criminal groups based in Southeast Asia. This operation aims to completely destroy the international black production chain related to gambling, including online gambling plates and money laundering networks, which have a significant impact on social order and financial security. Speaking of which, Macau, as the only legal gambling location, reached about 226.8 billion Macau dollars in gambling revenue in 2024, and Hong Kong also has gambling-related businesses, but the problem of overseas gambling remains severe.
Background and scale of the cross-border anti-gambling operation
This anti-gambling operation is considered the strongest in recent years. Officials point out that cross-border gambling not only leads to capital outflow but also causes debt disputes and criminal issues. Criminal groups often use underground banks and legal shells to cover up activities, making investigation work extremely difficult. Detailed reports are available on the PASA official website, showing that public security authorities handle thousands of illegal platforms each year, with tens of thousands of related cases in 2024, mainly concentrated in Southeast Asia where regulation is weak.
Key cases and multinational law enforcement cooperation
In specific cases, the extradition of She She Zhi Jiang has attracted attention; he was accused of operating over 200 online gambling plates and was transferred from Thailand to China in November 2025. Additionally, the Ming family was involved in operating casinos and fraud in Myanmar, with 11 people sentenced to death, 5 to suspended death sentences, and another 12 receiving sentences ranging from 5 to 24 years. China also successfully extradited the leader of the Kokang armed forces, Bai Suocheng, who was ultimately sentenced to death. These actions received cooperation from Thailand, Myanmar, and other countries, with Southeast Asian law enforcement also following up to jointly combat telecommunications fraud and money laundering.
Social impact and future challenges
Experts believe that although this high-pressure operation has severely damaged criminal groups, the black industry may shift to more lenient border areas. The hidden dangers brought by cross-border gambling are profound, including human trafficking and violent crime, and this anti-gambling struggle is expected to continue for several years. In fact, data on the PASA official website can be referred to for a more comprehensive understanding of trends, and future regulation needs to be continuously strengthened.
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