Chinese legal authorities have intensified their crackdown on telecom and cyber fraud, with a notable year-on-year increase in the number of individuals indicted from January to November 2024. During this period, Chinese procuratorates prosecuted over 67,000 people for these offenses, marking a 58.5 percent rise compared to the previous year.

This surge was highlighted at a national chief prosecutors' meeting convened on January 13.

In addition to telecom and cyber fraud, procuratorates took stringent actions against organized crime and other serious offenses.

Over the same period, 9,867 individuals were prosecuted for involvement in organized crime, and 1,136 people were charged with crimes related to the abduction or trafficking of women and children.

These efforts reflect the government's commitment to addressing crimes that resonate deeply with public concerns.

The meeting also underscored a continued focus on combating severe and violent crimes, resulting in indictments against 55,000 individuals.

Furthermore, in a bid to bolster anti-corruption measures, more than 28,000 people were investigated for duty-related crimes, representing a 37.9 percent increase from the previous year.

Of these, 22,000 individuals were indicted, showcasing a significant push against corruption.

Efforts to curb bribery were also emphasized, with procuratorates indicting 2,772 individuals for offering bribes, marking a 20.2 percent increase.

This illustrates a comprehensive approach to penalizing both the act of offering and accepting bribes.

The protection of minors remains a priority for Chinese legal institutions, as exemplified by the indictment of 67,000 people for crimes against minors and over 50,000 minors for serious offenses.

Procuratorates have not overlooked cultural and historical preservation, as demonstrated by the handling of 3,856 public interest litigation cases related to cultural relics and heritage.

This represents a substantial 44 percent increase from the previous year, with 1,619 individuals indicted for crimes including illegal excavation, theft, and smuggling.

Furthermore, China's legal system has targeted disruptions to the socialist market economy, indicting over 121,000 individuals related to such offenses, an increase of 18.7 percent.

A significant portion of these cases involved financial fraud or disturbances to the financial management order.

In their broader mandate to protect vulnerable populations, procuratorates indicted 43,000 individuals for infringing upon the rights of women and 40,000 against the elderly.

Additionally, judicial relief amounting to 620 million yuan (approximately 86.25 million U.S. dollars) was provided to 64,000 victims who suffered due to these crimes.

These comprehensive efforts indicate a robust and multifaceted approach by China's legal authorities in addressing a wide range of criminal activities.