She Zhijiang, a Chinese national, has been extradited from Thailand to China. He was detained in Thailand in 2022 following an Interpol request from Chinese authorities. Chinese officials accuse She Zhijiang of operating illegal online gambling networks. A Thai court affirmed the extradition order earlier this week, and he was observed at a Bangkok airport on Wednesday with security personnel. This extradition occurs prior to a state visit by Thailand's monarch to Beijing.
She Zhijiang has been linked to various cyberscam operations across Southeast Asia. One notable development associated with him is Myanmar's Shwe Kokko city, located near the Thai border. While promoted as a resort, Shwe Kokko's infrastructure has been alleged to host activities such as fraud, money laundering, and human trafficking.
During a visit earlier this year, a BBC team reported observing minimal international visitors in Shwe Kokko. Local residents indicated that scam operations continued within the city. She Zhijiang's company, Yatai, and he personally are subject to sanctions by the United Kingdom and the United States due to alleged connections with human rights abuses in related scam operations.
In a prior statement from prison this year, She Zhijiang denied that his company condoned telecom fraud and scams. However, he also noted the city's open access, suggesting it could allow scammers entry.