Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – On the afternoon of August 9, 2024, a joint meeting of multiple Lao government ministries was held in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone on the topic of "Combating Transnational Telecommunications Fraud Gangs." The meeting was chaired by Thongchan Manisay, Governor of Bokeo Province. Brigadier General Vanthong Solisak, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Public Security, and Zhao Wei, Chairman of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone Management Committee, attended and addressed the meeting. Representatives from the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Communications, the Bokeo Provincial Government and Military Region, the Dongpeng District Government, the Bokeo Special Economic Zone Management Office, the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone Management Committee, and other relevant units, as well as investors and business representatives from the special economic zone, totaling approximately 300 people, participated in the meeting.
Governor Tunjan Manisei of the province pointed out that holding the "Working Conference on Eliminating Transnational Telecom Fraud Gangs" in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone is of great significance. To thoroughly eliminate transnational telecom fraud, with the support and cooperation of the Special Economic Zone developer, Golden Triangle Group, a joint central and local government operation was previously launched to crack down on illegal immigration, the absconding and hiding of foreign criminals, telecom fraud, and illegal vehicle imports. More than 240 fraud gangs have been dismantled, and 1,389 suspects from various countries have been detained and transferred. The next step will be for law enforcement personnel to continue implementing cleanup measures, enhancing the confidence of domestic and foreign tourists and investors, and promoting tourism and investment.
Chairman Zhao Wei of the Special Economic Zone Management Committee stated that the Management Committee and the developer, Golden Triangle Group, firmly support and respond to the government's call, closely cooperate in combating telecom fraud, and completely eliminate "illegal immigrants, fraud suspects, and online fugitives" without any leniency, restoring a harmonious and transparent environment to the Special Economic Zone.
Brigadier General Vanton Sulisa reported on the achievements of the work carried out in the Special Administrative Region since 2022, including inspecting and clearing out groups suspected of engaging in telecommunications and online fraud, protecting the basic human rights of related practitioners, eliminating illegal groups, repatriating relevant personnel, and promoting transformation. He also announced the next phase of the cleanup plan, including:
1. By August 25, 2024, units and groups suspected of engaging in telecommunications fraud must completely cease their illegal activities and, as required by the public security department, completely clean up all related equipment and facilities.
2. The public security department will strictly supervise relevant units to ensure that employees receive their wages and facilitate their return to their home countries.
3. After August 25, 2024, the public security department, in conjunction with a special task force, will inspect and arrest groups and individuals who fail to cease their fraudulent activities as required and continue to engage in such activities, and will deal with them seriously according to their respective nationalities.
