最高法：坚决打击电信网络诈骗犯罪 遏制犯罪高发多发态势

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court has reported significant progress in combating telecom and online fraud, with a notable increase in the number of cases adjudicated and defendants sentenced from 2021 to 2025, indicating the effectiveness of judicial efforts in this area [1]. Group 1: Case Statistics and Trends - From 2021 to 2025, over 159,000 telecom fraud cases were concluded in first-instance trials, resulting in more than 338,000 defendants being sentenced [1]. - In 2023, the number of cases adjudicated and defendants sentenced increased by 48.4% and 38.6% year-on-year, respectively [1]. - The number of cases and sentences for 2024 and 2025 shows a slowing growth rate, with increases of 29.4% and 26.7% in 2024, and 1.2% and 4.5% in 2025 [1]. Group 2: Focus on Major Criminal Groups - The trials of two major criminal groups, Ming family and Bai family, have been completed, with 39 individuals receiving life sentences or death penalties, effectively dismantling these cross-border armed criminal organizations [1]. - By the end of 2025, over 27,000 cases related to North Myanmar telecom fraud have been concluded, with 41,000 individuals sentenced [1]. Group 3: Asset Recovery Efforts - The Supreme People's Court is committed to maximizing asset recovery for victims by collaborating with law enforcement and prosecution agencies to seize and freeze illicit funds [2]. - There is an emphasis on increasing the application of property penalties against fraudsters to prevent them from profiting from their crimes [2]. Group 4: Evolving Fraud Techniques - The number of new fraud cases has risen significantly, from 52,000 in 2022 to 94,000 in 2024, reflecting an 81.2% increase over five years [4]. - Fraud methods have become more sophisticated, incorporating advanced technologies such as AI face-swapping and deepfake technology, making scams more deceptive and harder to detect [4]. Group 5: Legislative and Policy Developments - The Supreme People's Court is drafting guidelines for handling fraud cases to ensure a balanced approach in applying criminal policies and enhancing asset recovery efforts [5]. - There is ongoing research into drafting opinions on handling extortion cases, highlighting the complexity and prevalence of property crimes in the judicial system [6][7].