translated from Spanish: China fights cross-border betting and telecommunications fraud

Beijing.- China’s Ministry of Public Security announced that it will intensify the fight against cross-border gambling and telecommunications and internet fraud, amid the COVID-19 pneumonia epidemic. The portfolio indicated that such crimes have grown even more rampantly during the period of combat against the new coronavirus.

In addition to the perpetrators, the objectives of the transaction include those that provide guidance, technical assistance or support for the payment of money related to bets, according to the ministry. Noting that participation in cross-border online gambling is illegal in the Asian country, the authorities urged the public to stay away from such activities and to be alert to various forms of telecommunications and internet fraud. The ministry promised to stop the illicit flow of money from gambling and stop organizations providing payment transfer or settlement services. Lawbreakers will face border entry and exit restrictions, as well as penalties on their personal credit ratings, the same source detailed. In this regard, it was indicated that a blacklist will be established to include players and people working against the background of such illegal activities. The ministry warned that those who are aware of being infected with the new coronavirus and those who know of the possibility of this happening should refrain from crossing borders, as they will be investigated on charges of endangering public safety and harming the prevention and control of infectious diseases, among other crimes. The portfolio also requested the public to report related crimes and illegal acts and pledged to protect the privacy and security of informants. You may also be interested:China claims to have fewer than 150 patients in severe state for coronavirusCovid-19: Mexico buys supplies to China for 56.5 mddLogran pandas quarantined

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