【Ministry of Public Security: Telecom fraud groups are using blockchain, virtual currency, and AI technology to upgrade their criminal methods】 According to a report by Golden Finance, the Ministry of Public Security announced at a press conference on January 10 that as of the end of 2024, over 53,000 Chinese criminal suspects involved in telecom fraud from northern Myanmar have been arrested, successfully dismantling the 'Four Big Families' criminal group in northern Myanmar. The Ministry of Public Security pointed out that although the crackdown has been effective, the crime situation remains severe. Fraud groups are continuously upgrading their criminal tools by utilizing new technologies such as blockchain, virtual currency, and AI intelligence. These gangs are organized tightly and conduct illegal activities such as app development, traffic promotion, and money laundering through cross-border collaboration. Fraudsters customize scam scripts targeting different age, profession, and education level groups, resulting in a wide range of victims. Although the telecom fraud park near the Chinese border in northern Myanmar has been eliminated, there are still many fraud dens abroad disguised as 'technology parks' and 'development zones.'