Myanmar approves death sentence in crackdown on scam centres
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Myanmar's military-backed parliament passed the 'Anti-Online Scam Bill', which authorizes capital punishment for those who detain or coerce victims into working in online scam centres. The bill was approved after amendments in a joint session in Naypyidaw. Union Parliament Speaker Aung Lin Dwe announced the approval. This move aims to crack down on scam centres that have been proliferating in the region.
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Law approved by military-backed parliament
Union Parliament Speaker Aung Lin Dwe announced the passage during a live television broadcast.
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The meeting took place on Tuesday morning in Naypyidaw.
South China Morning Post- Law approved by military-backed parliament
- Speaker Aung Lin Dwe announced during live TV
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Loaded language removedMyanmar’s military-backed parliament approved a law on Tuesday that authorises capital punishment for those who detain or violently coerce victims into working in online scam centres, the speaker said.
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The meeting took place on Tuesday morning in Naypyidaw.
South China Morning PostLower house MP Aye Chan confirmed the passage to Agence.
South China Morning PostMyanmar's military-backed parliament approved a law authorizing capital punishment for those who detain or violently coerce victims into working in online scam centres.
South China Morning PostUnion Parliament Speaker Aung Lin Dwe announced the passage during a live television broadcast.
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