China busts 600 online criminal gangs

Chinese Police have busted more than 600 online criminal gangs, including those involved in arms trade and pornography.

The operation was part of a special campaign against crimes launched in March, Xinhua reported.

As of June, over 10,000 people had been arrested, the public security ministry said in a statement.

Thirty internet service providers have been punished for granting network access to unlicensed websites.

—IAns