Myanmar enacts death penalty for violent crypto scam crimes

Myanmar passed a law imposing life imprisonment for crypto fraud and the death penalty for violent scam operations, especially if resulting in death.

Myanmar's parliament has enacted the Anti-Online Scam Bill, introducing harsh penalties for those involved in online scam operations, especially those linked to cryptocurrencies. The law permits the death penalty for individuals who use violence or unlawful detention to force others into running scam centers. If such actions result in a victim's death, execution is mandatory. Operating scam compounds or committing digital currency fraud can lead to life imprisonment. Offenses involving coercion or violence carry sentences ranging from ten years to life. Lawmaker Aye Chan confirmed that the death penalty provision remains in the final version of the bill. This legislation highlights Myanmar's response to the rising threat of online scams and crypto-related crimes. While the full text of the law is yet to be released, the move signals a significant shift in the country's approach to combating cybercrime and protecting potential victims.