In the Wa Self-Administered Division of Shan State, the local police in Wa State arrested over a thousand Chinese nationals who were involved in online gambling and fraudulent activities and subsequently handed them over to the Chinese authorities.

U Nyi Rang, the Liaison Officer of the United Wa State Army (UWSA), has confirmed that on September 6 and 7, the Wa State Police transferred 1,207 Chinese nationals involved in fraudulent activities related to online gambling businesses back to China.

Among the over 1,000 Chinese nationals who were arrested, there were also women.

WSTV, a Wa news media outlet, covered the news but refrained from offering specific details. U Nyi Rang also declined to disclose any further details regarding the incident.

"Their primary interest lies in betting on football matches, but they also explore other forms of gambling. Due to unfavorable local politics and limited job prospects, they are inclined to engage in gambling, believing it offers a quick route to financial gain. This has contributed to an increase in criminal activities," commented an undisclosed businessman.

On July 25, the Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar, Mr. Chen Hai, held a meeting with U Than Swe, the Foreign Minister of the Military Council, in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, Mr. Chen Hai urged him to take action against online gambling operations in the border areas between Myanmar and China.

As a result, on August 25, the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar made an announcement stating that the Myanmar police had transferred 24 Chinese nationals, who were arrested for involvement in online fraud, to the Chinese police by the end of August.

According to reports, Chinese nationals involved in online gambling and financial fraud are active in major cities like Yangon, as well as in the Shwe Kokko area located along the Myanmar-Thailand border in Karen State.