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Myanmar anti-scam bill seeks death penalty for major offences
Myanmar anti-scam bill seeks death penalty for major offences
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Home Affairs Minister Lt-Gen Nyunt Win Swe says the draft seeks to curb scam networks, freeze illicit funds and deepen foreign cooperation.Meta, RTP crack down on online scams, remove 1.4m scam-linked accounts
Meta, RTP crack down on online scams, remove 1.4m scam-linked accounts
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
The cross-sector effort led to 63 arrests, while Meta removed more than 1.4 million accounts, pages and groups linked to scams on Facebook and Instagram.Bangkok OSCE conference highlights Asia-Europe cyber cooperation
Bangkok OSCE conference highlights Asia-Europe cyber cooperation
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
The 2026 OSCE Asian Conference in Bangkok focuses on cyber scams, digital threats and stronger Asia-Europe security cooperation.Scam groups shift from Southeast Asia to Sri Lanka, over 1,000 held
Scam groups shift from Southeast Asia to Sri Lanka, over 1,000 held
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Officials say networks forced out of Cambodia and Myanmar are moving operations to Sri Lanka, raising fears the island could become an online crime hub.Japanese police warn of investment scams amid stock boom
Japanese police warn of investment scams amid stock boom
SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026
At a time when the Nikkei 225 stock average is hitting record highs, Japanese police are warning of online investment scams, particularly fake websites that display large profits and encourage additional investments.Thai police warn spiritual believers over karma-cleansing scams
Thai police warn spiritual believers over karma-cleansing scams
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
The Royal Thai Police have warned people not to fall for scammers claiming to cleanse karma after complaints of costly rites and sexual misconduct.Thailand, US deepen fight against scam gangs and human trafficking
Thailand, US deepen fight against scam gangs and human trafficking
SUNDAY, MAY 03, 2026
Rachada Dhnadirek says Thai and US agencies will exchange information after Washington DC talks on call-centre gangs, human trafficking and online crime.Thailand showcases crackdown on ten-billion-baht border scam bases
Thailand showcases crackdown on ten-billion-baht border scam bases
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
Thai authorities are taking foreign media to O’Smach to underline control of major border scam compounds worth around 10 billion baht amid Cambodia tensions.Myanmar’s new president vows stronger strategic ties with China
Myanmar’s new president vows stronger strategic ties with China
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
U Min Aung Hlaing tells Wang Yi that Myanmar wants closer high-level exchanges, border stability and tougher action against online scams.Sihasak: Online scams are a security threat—losses exceed US$40bn a year in the region
Sihasak: Online scams are a security threat—losses exceed US$40bn a year in the region
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna that online scam networks have become a security threat, causing more than US$40bn in losses a year in East and Southeast Asia and requiring stronger cross-border cooperation.