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Myanmar Passes Law Authorizing Death Penalty for Cyber-Scam Operators
Myanmar's military-backed parliament has passed a law authorizing the death penalty for forced labor in cyber-scam operations, escalating the consequences for an industry that has rapidly expanded across the conflict-torn nation.
28 Jul, 07:13 — 28 Jul, 18:27
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Myanmar Passes Law Allowing the Death Penalty for Scam Operators
Myanmar’s military-backed parliament passed a law Tuesday authorizing the death penalty for forced labor in cyber-scam operations, escalating the consequences for an industry that has exploded across the conflict-torn nation.
By Khine Lin Kyaw
Read full article →Fox NewsMixed17h ago
Burma approves death penalty for scammers months after FBI's $8 billion crypto crackdown
Burma's new law mandates the death penalty for internet scammers months after the FBI's $8 billion Bitcoin seizure from a criminal network.
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First report: bloomberg · 28 Jul, 07:13|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
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