Malaysia's Cybercrimes Bill 2026 passed both houses of Parliament, replacing the 1997 Computer Crimes Act. The bill addresses a surge in online fraud, with 8,014 charges recorded between January and May this year, surpassing 2025 figures.
UK regulator Ofcom has proposed new measures under the Online Safety Act requiring major tech platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube to ban scam advertisers. The proposals aim to prevent fraudulent ads, protect users from scams, and ensure financial service ads have clearance. Failure to comply could result in significant fines.
O Amazonas registrou 2.151 casos de estelionato entre janeiro e abril deste ano, com média de 17 ocorrências diárias. Golpes como o do Pix, falso parente e falsa central bancária são os mais comuns. Um influenciador foi preso por usar perfis falsos de celebridades.
Police have arrested a man suspected of selling banking information online and laundering money. The raid, part of a wider operation involving the Cyber Defence Alliance and international police forces, highlights the prevalence of romance fraud, which has devastated victims like Kirsty Guest.
Myanmar's military government has proposed the Anti-Online Fraud Bill, introducing severe penalties including life imprisonment and the death penalty for digital currency and online fraud. The law targets scam centers and comes amid international efforts to combat such operations.
Thailand is reducing its visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days to combat online fraud and transnational crime, Deputy PM Sihasak Phuangketkeow announced. The change affects visitors from over 90 countries including Russia, which is Thailand's largest European tourist market with approximately 1.9 million visitors in 2025.
