Rebels Liberate Laukkaing, Targeting Chinese Mafia-Controlled Casinos
Date: 2023-11-24 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: EVENTS
A Liberating March:
Myanmar rebels, representing ethnic minorities and anti-junta forces, have successfully taken over Laukkaing, a strategic town near the Chinese border. Their mission includes liberating trafficked individuals and confronting the influence of the Chinese mafia.
Crackdown on Mafia-Controlled Casinos:
Laukkaing’s casinos, long dominated by powerful Chinese mafia families, are now under rebel control. These families have maintained deep ties with Myanmar’s military leadership, exerting significant control over the Shan State.
Rebels Hand Over Captives:
In a surprising move, rebels handed over hostages, including Ming Guoping and Ming Zhenzhen, members of a notorious mafia family, to Chinese authorities. Allegations of Ming Xuechang's suicide in custody have sparked skepticism.
Ming Xuechang's Dark Legacy:
Ming Xuechang, with influence over local police, ran extensive human trafficking operations unchecked. His recent death in custody follows China's issuance of arrest warrants for Ming family members, signaling a shift in support away from Myanmar's military junta.
Liberation of Trafficked Workers:
Beyond confronting the mafia, freedom fighters have successfully liberated numerous trafficked individuals working in scam facilities in Shan State. This marks a significant step towards dismantling the criminal operations that have plagued the region.
Laukkaing's Complex History:
Once under the command of rebel Peng Jiasheng until 2009, Laukkaing saw a shift in power when Bai Suocheng took control and aligned with the military junta. Bai's arrest, despite his previous association with the military, reveals the complex web of alliances in the region.
