The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Myanmar approves death sentence for cyberscam offences
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Myanmar's military-backed government has passed an 'Anti-Online Scam Bill' that introduces the death penalty for those involved in coercing victims into online scam operations. This legislation is the first passed by the current administration since the 2021 coup.
Myanmar's military-backed parliament approved a law on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) that authorises capital punishment for those who detain or violently coerce victims into working in online scam centres, the speaker said.
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