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Burma Targets Scam Masters with Death Penalty | Wilmington News
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Burma just enacted a sweeping new law imposing the death penalty on internet scammers—especially those who use violence or torture—following a massive FBI crackdown that seized over $8 billion in Bitcoin. The crackdown exposed Burma’s role as a global hub for cybercrime, where migrants are trafficked and coerced into scamming. While the law targets the worst offenders, it also mandates 10 years for forced labor tied to cybercrime, aligning with the UN’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. But here’s the twist: many of those behind the scams are themselves victims, trapped in exploitative systems. International groups like IOM warn that punishment alone won’t solve this—it’s a global crisis demanding coordinated action across borders.
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