Myanmar’s military-backed parliament passed the Anti-Online Scam Bill on Tuesday, establishing capital punishment as a potential penalty for individuals who detain or violently coerce victims into working at online scam centers. The legislation was finalized following a combined meeting of lawmakers who approved amendments to the draft bill.
In addition to the death penalty for cases involving coercion and detention, the new law mandates a maximum sentence of life imprisonment for those who operate online scam centers or engage in digital currency fraud. This legislative action follows recent crackdown operations against illicit activities, including those conducted by the Karen Border Guard Force in areas such as Shwe Kokko.
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