news Scmp World 2026-07-28

Myanmar Approves Death Penalty for Operators of Scam Centers

Myanmar's parliament has approved a law authorizing the death penalty for individuals involved in detaining or coercing victims to work in online scam centers. The new 'Anti-Online Scam Bill' aims to combat widespread fraudulent operations.

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