Myanmar parliament passes crypto scam bill with penalties up to life

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Myanmar parliament passes crypto scam bill with penalties up to life

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Myanmar parliament passes a crypto scam bill with severe penalties, approving prison terms ranging from 10 years to life for individuals involved in crypto scams and operating scam centers. The bill aims to combat rising online scams. Its passage sends a strong message to scammers, potentially reducing fraudulent activities in the country's growing crypto market.

Myanmar lawmakers approved an anti-online scam bill whose draft proposed prison terms of 10 years to life for crypto scams and operating scam centers.