Rescued: Chinese Man Held Captive by Scam Gang in Myanmar

In a daring operation, a Chinese national was rescued from a notorious scam compound in Myanmar after being held captive and tortured by a ruthless gang.

The Ordeal

Neo Lu, a 35-year-old entrepreneur, was kidnapped on January 7th while working at a hotel in Yangon. He was taken to a remote compound in Dongmei, where he was subjected to physical and mental abuse by his captors.

• Mr. Lu described the horrific conditions he endured: “I was beaten, shocked with a stun gun, and forced to make ransom videos. I thought I would never see my family again.”

The gang demanded a ransom of 500,000 Chinese yuan (approximately $70,000) from Mr. Lu’s parents in China.

The Rescue

Instead of paying the ransom, Mr. Lu’s parents contacted a renowned rescuer known only as “Dragon,” who has successfully freed over 200 Chinese nationals from scam compounds in Southeast Asia.

• Dragon worked closely with local authorities and a well-connected businessman to orchestrate the rescue.
• On January 23rd, a team of armed soldiers from the Border Guard Forces, accompanied by the businessman, arrived at the compound and extracted Mr. Lu under the guise of a “routine inspection.”

The Aftermath

Mr. Lu was released on February 2nd and returned to China, where he was reunited with his overjoyed family.

• His mother, Ms. Peng, spoke publicly about the ordeal: “My heart could not take it” when she saw the ransom videos.
• The rescue highlights the ongoing struggle against online scams and human trafficking in Southeast Asia.
• Mr. Lu is now working with Chinese authorities to expose the scam operation and has spoken to local media about his experiences.

The Impact

In a statement, the Chinese police confirmed that they had helped rescue Mr. Lu from the scam camp and that he was “not engaged in any illegal activities.” However, experts believe that many scam groups have simply relocated their operations after being forced out of one location.

• Mr. Lu’s harrowing story serves as a warning to others who may be vulnerable to online scams and human trafficking.
• He is now determined to raise awareness about the issue and has plans to write a memoir about his ordeal.