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Myanmar Approves Death Penalty for Forced Scam Labor, Life for Crypto Fraud

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3 outlets - including Coinedition, Coin-turk and Decrypt - are covering this story. Myanmar’s military-backed parliament has passed the Anti-Online Scam Bill, which brings in some of the toughest punishments in the world for crimes linked to online scam operations. The new law builds on a draft bill that was first proposed…

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Myanmar Authorizes Death Penalty for Severe Cyber Scam Operations
CoinEdition Jul 28, 15:26 UTC

Myanmar Authorizes Death Penalty for Severe Cyber Scam Operations

Myanmar’s military-backed parliament has passed the Anti-Online Scam Bill, which brings in some of the toughest punishments in the world for crimes linked to online scam operations. The new law builds on a draft bill that was first proposed…

Myanmar approves death penalty for violent crypto scam ringleaders in new bill
CoinTurk News Jul 28, 12:14 UTC

Myanmar approves death penalty for violent crypto scam ringleaders in new bill

🚨 Myanmar introduces death penalty for violent crypto scam leaders. 💼 The new law targets digital currency scams and physical abuse inside scam centers. 🌏 Regional scam operations drove up to $114.1 billion in losses in 2025. 🔍 Authorit…

Myanmar Approves Death Penalty for Forced Scam Labor, Life for Crypto Fraud
Decrypt Ethereum Jul 28, 11:29 UTC

Myanmar Approves Death Penalty for Forced Scam Labor, Life for Crypto Fraud

Scam operations across the region drove up to $114 billion in losses in 2025, according to United Nations estimates.