An alleged leader from Japan’s Yakuza crime syndicate has pleaded guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar as part of a global web of trades in drugs, weapons and laundered cash, according to the US Department of Justice.

Chinese actor Wang Xing who went missing after arriving in Thailand's Tak for a shoot last Friday will be back to China tonight. Falling victim to a human trafficking gang using Thailand as a gateway,

The plea went viral after it was shared by some of China's biggest celebrities, including singer Lay Zhang and actor Qin Lan. Wang, 31, had the country's attention - as well as that of his government. On 7 January, Wang was rescued from a scam centre across the border, in Myanmar - news met with a wave of relief.

Actor who went missing near Thailand-Myanmar border confirms he fell victim to human trafficking scheme disguised as film casting call.

9 Jan - Chinese actor Wang Xing has revealed harrowing details of his detention at a scam compound following his rescue on January 7, describing how he was forced to train as a scammer after being lured under the pretence of a film project.

Chinese actor Wang Xing (王星) made global headlines after going missing when travelling to Thailand. The star was a victim of human trafficking but was since

Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human trafficking.

Chinese actor Wang Xing (Xingxing), who Thai police rescued from Myanmar, has been confirmed as a victim of human trafficking and will be repatriated within days.

Missing Chinese actor Wang Xing has been found safe after travelling to Thailand for a film shoot, said Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday (Jan 7). The 22-year-old, known by his stage name Xing Xing, had returned from Myanmar to Thailand and was meeting with representatives of Provincial Police Region Six.