中国多部门出新举严密法网 瓦解电诈等生存根基

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is intensifying efforts to combat telecommunications and internet fraud by tightening legal frameworks and increasing criminal prosecution, aiming to dismantle the operational foundations of such crimes [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Framework and Criminal Prosecution - The Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and the Ministry of Public Security jointly issued new opinions to strengthen the criminal legal framework against aiding information network crimes [1]. - Since 2020, the number of first-instance cases related to aiding crimes has been increasing, with over 100,000 cases concluded in 2023 [1]. - The new opinions consist of 16 articles that clarify the legal definitions and standards for recognizing aiding crimes, particularly concerning the misuse of phone and bank cards [1]. Group 2: Criminal Activity and Law Enforcement Actions - The characteristics of aiding crimes have become more professional and cross-border, necessitating a robust crackdown [1]. - The Ministry of Public Security reported that 780,000 "card-cutting" leads were issued this year, resulting in the investigation of 230,000 suspects and the dismantling of over 5,500 illegal card issuance groups [2]. - A total of 170,000 illegal phone and bank cards were confiscated, and 23 insiders from banks and telecom operators were arrested [2].