Myanmar Bill Proposes Death Penalty for Fraud, Life Imprisonment for Crypto Fraud
Odaily星球日报讯 Myanmar's ruling military junta has published a parliamentary bill seeking the death penalty for individuals who force victims into online scam centers, while proposing life imprisonment for those operating such facilities or committing crimes involving cryptocurrency fraud.
According to a Friday report by Singapore's Channel News Asia (CNA), the draft "Anti-Online Scam Bill" would allow for the death penalty for acts involving "violence, torture, illegal arrest and detention, or cruel treatment of others to force them to commit online scams."
CNA reports that the draft legislation also outlines the establishment of a new committee responsible for coordinating international cooperation to combat online scam activities. The Myanmar military-backed parliament's next session is scheduled for the first week of June.
Myanmar has drawn ongoing international attention due to cybercrime networks operating within fortified compounds in conflict-affected areas. These networks traffic victims and force them to participate in large-scale online fraud campaigns targeting global users, including cryptocurrency investment schemes. (The Block)
