Myanmar’s parliament on Tuesday passed a law that allows the death penalty for people who force others to take part in cyber scam operations through violence or illegal detention, according to Decrypt. The measure tightens penalties tied to abuse inside scam compounds and cyber fraud networks.
Under a draft bill released in May this year, the death penalty applies if such abuse results in a victim’s death. The new law also sets severe prison terms for other offenses linked to scam operations. People who run cyber scam compounds or carry out what the report described as “digital currency fraud,” meaning cryptocurrency fraud, can face up to life imprisonment.
Those found guilty of violent coercion, illegal detention, or similar acts can receive prison sentences ranging from 10 years to life. The law marks a broad escalation in punishment for crimes tied to cyber scam compounds and crypto-related fraud, as described in the report cited by ChainCatcher.
Myanmar’s parliament on Tuesday passed a law allowing the death penalty for people who force others into cyber scam activity through violence or illegal detention, according to Decrypt.
Under a draft bill released in May this year, the death penalty applies if that kind of abuse leads to a victim’s death.
The new law also says people who operate cyber scam compounds or carry out “digital currency fraud,” described in the report as cryptocurrency fraud, can face up to life imprisonment. Offenders involved in violent coercion, illegal detention, or similar acts can be sentenced to between 10 years and life in prison.
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