Introduction

This chapter explores the alarming rise of transnational cybercrime and its devastating impact on Chinese citizens. It delves into the story of Lin Ping, whose son was tricked and sold to Myanmar by cybercriminals, and uncovers the operations of cybercrime gangs in Southeast Asia and China's southern border, revealing their enslavement of thousands of people and their billion-dollar scams. The chapter also sheds light on the exacerbation of the situation since the COVID-19 pandemic, which has witnessed a surge in cybercrime activities.