Snakeheads (Chinese: 蛇頭; pinyin: shé tóu) are Chinese gangs that smuggle people to other countries. They are found in the Fujian region of China and smuggle their customers into wealthier Western countries in Western Europe, North America or Australasia. The rate of payment for successful smuggling can be as high as US$70,000. Snakeheads use various methods to get their customers to the West. They may employ the use of stolen or altered passports, improperly obtained visas, and bribes to move people from nation to nation until they arrive at their final destination.

One notable Snakehead member is Cheng Chui Ping or "Sister Ping".

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