Myanmar bill proposes death penalty for scam coercion, life imprisonment for crypto fraud: report
The Block
A new Myanmar parliamentary bill proposes capital punishment for forced online scam labor and life imprisonment for crypto-related fraud operations.Summary
Myanmar’s military government has introduced the "Anti-Online Scam Bill," which mandates the death penalty for individuals who use violence or torture to force victims into working at online scam centers. Furthermore, the legislation proposes life imprisonment for those operating such facilities or conducting crypto-related fraud. This move follows significant international pressure regarding human trafficking and cybercriminal networks in Myanmar, which have been linked to global financial losses and illicit crypto investment schemes.
(Source：The Block)