Chapter 301 The Determination of the Hantong Provincial Committee!

Ignoring the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, Chen Luo continued to recount the data and details of the fraud.

"Among them, tens of thousands of people have been defrauded of large sums of money, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, or even millions of yuan. The vast majority of the defrauded funds are difficult to recover."

The losses suffered by ordinary people are difficult to estimate.

If it's just fraud, it's not too serious. Just spread more anti-fraud information to deal with it. But in addition to telecom fraud, there are also cases of human trafficking using high wages as bait. Some are even more brazen, kidnapping our citizens as soon as they land in Siam!

The men are being exploited like pigs, typing away to commit fraud; the women… there are even cases of organ trafficking!

Chen Luo didn't continue speaking, but everyone listened in silence. This wasn't an isolated case in Handong, but a nationwide problem.

"Comrade Chen Luo, we understand what you've said, but besides strengthening anti-fraud publicity..."

As for the others... we in Handong are willing but unable to help, after all, it involves issues between nations.

These words were spoken by Yang Yanhua, the head of the publicity department, who is actually the most knowledgeable about fraud.

Every year, the publicity department organizes anti-fraud campaigns, but the results are minimal. The reason, of course, is that it cannot truly combat fraud.

It's just talk, who's afraid of you?

"What Comrade Yanhua said is indeed the problem. If we in Handong want to carry out cross-border strikes, we can only apply to the higher authorities, but it is hard to say whether the higher authorities will agree."

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo smiled slightly. Since the issue of Southeast Asian scams had been brought up, he would add fuel to the fire.

"Secretary Sha, Governor Jianjun, Secretary Yuliang, comrades, telecommunications fraud and all kinds of scams are happening every day. We are the main leading cadres of Handong, leading cadres who serve the people. We cannot just stand by and watch the people be deceived and do nothing, can we?"

Shouldn't we in Handong take the lead and report this issue to higher authorities in the name of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, so that they will pay attention to this problem? It would benefit the country and the people!

Sha Ruijin and Zhou Jianjun both frowned upon hearing this. They understood the principle that "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down."

Those fraud groups aren't stupid; they don't scam the people in the capital, so they scam people in ordinary provinces.

The higher-ups naturally wouldn't take it seriously; after all, you don't know the pain of an ant until it bites you.

But knowing this is one thing, but now Chen Luo has put all the provincial party committees of Handong on the spot with just one sentence. Look at each other, except for Zhou Jianjun and Sha Ruijin, everyone else is indifferent. If the sky falls, it's the two of them who will hold it up.

"Ahem, Comrade Chen Luo, isn't this a bit too radical? The higher-ups are certainly aware of these difficulties, and there are decisions and plans from the top. We..."

Zhou Jianjun hesitated, trying to refuse in a tactful way. However, Sha Ruijin, who was standing to the side, became interested. The bigger the storm, the more valuable the fish. He thought that since Chen Luo was involved, what was there to be afraid of? He didn't even consider who was standing behind Chen Luo.

"Governor Jianjun, your understanding is not good enough. Comrade Chen Luo makes a lot of sense. We in Handong should take the lead and make the higher authorities pay attention to this issue!"

"I am the provincial party secretary of Handong, the class leader, and I feel it is necessary for me to submit this report to the higher authorities on behalf of the tens of millions of people in Handong!"

This is a very large-scale undertaking.

Gao Yuliang, on the other hand, was always eager to watch the drama unfold, since he was about to retire anyway.

Adjusting his glasses, Gao Yuliang spread his hands and looked at Zhou Jianjun, saying, "Governor Jianjun, I firmly support Secretary Sha's attitude. It is said that if an official does not serve the people, he might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes. We Party members and cadres must always keep our mission in mind!"

Reporting to higher authorities might go unanswered or result in criticism, but we all know that the original intention of our Handong Provincial Committee is to speak for the thousands of people in Handong and even the billions of people across the country!

Even if we get criticized, we'll accept it!

Both the provincial leaders and the provincial leaders were determined to support the cause. Chen Luo was the initiator, and Li Dakang, Tian Guofu, Wu Chunlin, Yang Yanhua, and Lu Zheng'an all expressed their willingness to support it.

Now Zhou Jianjun really couldn't stay in Bengbu. He was still a little hesitant, but... just then, Zhao Dagong smiled and said, "Governor Jianjun doesn't seem to agree with this proposal very much, but it's understandable, after all, he needs to take on some responsibility."

However, not everyone in our provincial government is as worried about being criticized by higher authorities as Governor Jianjun. As the Executive Vice Governor, I am also willing to support requesting higher authorities to crack down on fraud!

"I support it too!"

Qi Quansheng followed suit, and now Zhou Jianjun was truly in a predicament, with no choice but to agree!

"Since everyone is so enthusiastic, then I, as the governor, cannot be underestimated by everyone!"

I agree!

As Zhou Jianjun finished speaking, Zhao Dagong, standing to the side, muttered in a low voice, "They've already underestimated us!"

Sitting right next to Zhao Dagong was Li Dakang, who almost spat out the tea he had just drunk.

The meeting ended there, and the Provincial Party Committee Office began working overnight to compile data on fraud in Handong and write a report. Chen Luo didn't rest after the meeting either; as soon as he got home, he called his old leader.

The call was connected very quickly.

"Hello, Mr. Xu, is calling you at this hour disturbing your work?"

Chen Luo glanced at his watch; it was 8:10 PM, a time when most people would have already rested and eaten.

"Hey, you know the answer already. I'm not made of iron, so it's time to rest at this hour."

"You're calling me for something, aren't you? Tell me, let me hear what new tricks you've got up your sleeve."

Chen Luo touched his nose, not feeling embarrassed at all, as he was used to it.

"Secretary Xu, it's like this..."

After listening to Chen Luo's report, Old Xu paused for more than ten seconds before responding: "I knew you were up to no good when you started calling me Secretary Xu, but the data and information provided by Handong are also true."

Telecommunications fraud has become increasingly rampant in recent years, partly due to the actions of certain individuals who have fueled it. However, in general, it has caused significant harm to ordinary people.

"While it may not be urgent, we certainly can't continue to ignore it. Since Handong is willing to take this lead, I'm also willing to support control and crackdown!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo couldn't help but exhale a breath of stale air.

"Thank you, Mr. Xu!"

"Why thank me? You're thinking of the country and its people, but don't you think we old folks are doing the same?"

However, sometimes when it comes to priorities and international politics, one has to be more cautious.

Alright, it's pointless to talk to you. Your international perspective needs improvement. I really want to transfer you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a while.

Chen Luo could tell it was a joke and didn't mind. International perspective was his weakness, but not too much; it was just that he was not as good as a cabinet member like Elder Xu.

Everything will be made up for in the future!