'Records of the Collapse of Northern Myanmar Telecom Fraud,' a documentary co-produced by China's Ministry of Public Security and the China Media Group, premiered on CCTV's general channel in the 6 p.m. slot on Oct. 5 and airs through Oct. 7. It covers telecom fraud groups operating across the border in northern Myanmar and how they were removed.

The film highlights the influence of the Bai family, one of northern Myanmar's 'four families.' Chinese authorities say the family expanded its influence into politics, the military and policing, serving as the 'protective umbrella' that scam bosses sought in the north.

In released footage, Bai Yingcang described the huge profit structure of fraud before his sentence was carried out. He said the temptation of fraud was so great that few people could control it, and that a single fund-raising scheme could earn from one billion to two billion yuan.

Chinese authorities say the special campaign eradicated criminal groups including the 'four families' of northern Myanmar. The documentary underscores the cross-border crime-fighting capacity and international cooperation of China's public security organs and related departments.

Telecom fraud based in Southeast Asia has become an international problem that does not distinguish between Korean and Chinese-speaking victims. In Korea and Taiwan too, cracking down on overseas scam groups and protecting victims are social issues, so such enforcement cases can serve as reference for investigative cooperation among neighbors.