Myanmar's Draft Bill Proposes Severe Penalties for Online Scam Operators

Myanmar has introduced a draft Anti-Online Scam Bill that proposes the death penalty for violent criminals who compel victims to engage in online scams. According to NS3.AI, local media reports indicate that individuals operating scam centers or conducting cryptocurrency scams could also face life imprisonment. The bill is expected to be reviewed when Parliament reconvenes in June, though it remains uncertain if victims coerced into these activities would be subject to the same penalties.