Wang Bin, the Presiding Judge of the Third Criminal Tribunal at the Supreme People's Court, emphasized that criminals are exploiting AI technology with malicious intent to propel the continuous evolution of telecom and online fraud schemes. This has given rise to a complex, semi-legal industrial chain that spans technology development, information gathering, customer acquisition, fraud execution, fund transfers, money laundering, and cash withdrawal. The various segments of this chain operate collaboratively across different regions, significantly complicating efforts to combat such criminal activities. With a focus on precise judicial adjudication, the courts are imposing severe penalties on the masterminds behind the development of fraud tools, as well as those who plan and carry out frauds. This includes repeat offenders and habitual criminals. Furthermore, the courts are convicting accomplices who provide technical support for fraud and are cracking down on related crimes throughout the entire chain, aiming to eliminate the fertile ground for criminal activities.
