In recent years, telecom network fraud has emerged as a serious threat to public financial security in China. On October 24th, during a press conference hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Heilongjiang Provincial Committee and the Heilongjiang Provincial Government Information Office, officials discussed the measures being taken to combat these crimes effectively and protect citizens’ financial interests.
Deng Chi, Deputy Director of the Heilongjiang Provincial Public Security Department, emphasized that early intervention is key in preventing telecom fraud. The police employ a strategy where they monitor suspicious bank accounts to identify potential victims before they fall prey to fraud. By providing timely alerts, authorities are able to reach out to these individuals and prevent financial losses. Since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party, the Heilongjiang police have processed 144,000 funding alerts, successfully averting losses totaling approximately 350 million yuan.
To enhance the fight against telecom fraud, Heilongjiang’s police have adopted a comprehensive strategy known as “Four Specializations and Two Collaborations.” This involves focused research, specialized teams, targeted investigations, and professional technical support, all while fostering collaboration both internally and externally. As a result, for two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023, the province has seen an increase in case resolutions and arrests, alongside a decrease in the number of cases filed and financial losses. Since the Party’s last congress, 21 nationwide operations have been launched, dismantling over 400 fraud rings and closing nearly 500 local bases, as well as blocking more than 15 million fraudulent websites.
Moreover, the Heilongjiang police have stepped up their anti-fraud awareness campaigns by creating a “Vulnerable Persons Database” to promote targeted prevention efforts. Initiatives such as back-to-school campaigns and large-scale live streaming events like “Dragon Police Guarding Families Against Fraud” have been launched to enhance public awareness and detection capabilities against scams.
