R Mao

Deterrent Impact of Penal Policies on Telecom-Fraud in China: A Spatial and Empirical Analysis

2026 · Crime & Delinquency

Telecom-fraud has grown rapidly in China, prompting concerns about the effectiveness of punitive policies. Drawing on deterrence theory, this study examines how legally prescribed aggravating factors shape subsequent fraud trends. Using 108,478 cases from 2014 …