This story is quite something. Between 2020 and 2022, a couple of guys named Zhang and Yan set up an online scam operation in Dubai. They had over a hundred people involved, with roles divided up like a real company—HR, operations, finance, you name it. There were clear hierarchies too, with leaders, supervisors, team leaders, and regular members.
They advertised online, promising free meals, accommodation, and high salaries abroad to lure young folks to Dubai. Once there, the recruits found out they were part of a scam operation. They ran everything from fake dating and shopping rebate schemes to bogus gambling sites. They even built fake websites, and the finance team handled money laundering and payroll.
The group eventually fell apart due to internal leaks, and everyone headed back home. In 2023, the police nabbed 74 people, and by 2026, they caught another 11, making it 85 in total. The first 74 were prosecuted in 2025, with main players getting 3 to 7 years, while others received over a year. The second batch of 11, considered minor offenders, got lighter sentences this year. No one appealed, so the verdicts are final.
