Tag: Cybercrime
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State, Petitioners Reach Consensus on Suspended Cybercrime Provisions Ahead of Consolidation
Background: Kenya’s Amended Cybercrime Law Under Review The Milimani High Court is currently overseeing consolidated constitutional challenges to Kenya’s recently amended cybercrime law. The case brings together the State and several petitioners who argue that specific provisions of the law warrant closer constitutional scrutiny. As the proceedings unfold, the court has ordered a period of…
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Kenya Court: Consensus Emerges Over Suspended Cybercrime Provisions Ahead of Consolidation
Overview The Milimani High Court in Nairobi is witnessing a rare moment of agreement as the State and multiple petitioners signal progress toward consensus on the suspended sections of Kenya’s newly amended cybercrime law. The development comes amid ongoing consolidated constitutional challenges that seek to challenge or reinterpret several provisions of the controversial reform. What…
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Kenya’s Cybercrime Law: State, Petitioners Advance Consensus on Suspended Sections Ahead of Consolidation
Overview: A Path Toward Resolution In a pivotal development at the Milimani High Court, the State and several petitioners signaled progress toward consensus on the suspended cybercrime sections of Kenya’s recently amended cybercrime law. The consolidated constitutional challenges, which have drawn attention from civil rights advocates, technology firms, and jurists, are now edging closer to…
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Singapore Man Charged Over Fake PayNow Screenshot Used to Buy S$3,599 Laptop at IT Show
Overview A 34-year-old Singaporean man was charged with cheating after allegedly using a forged PayNow screenshot to buy a high-priced laptop at an IT show. The incident occurred during The Tech Show 2025 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, where technology enthusiasts gathered for hands-on demos and new releases. What Happened Prosecutors allege that…
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Parole Denied for Man Who Posed as Pre-Teen to Dupe Girls
Parole Refusal for Online Predator Convicted in New Zealand The parole board has rejected early release for Raumati Hanning, a 23-year-old former pizza chef from Dunedin who admitted to online exploitation by posing as a pre-teen to lure girls into sending sexualised videos. The decision was issued after a review of his conduct and risk…
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Malaysia Launches Nationwide Manhunt for Seven Suspects as Singapore Busts Cambodian Scam Ring
Regional crackdown on cybercrime expands as Singapore leads new wave In a coordinated regional effort to dismantle cross-border cybercrime networks, Malaysian police have placed seven of its citizens on the national wanted list. The move follows a high-profile operation in Singapore that targeted a Cambodian scam ring and exposed the broader reach of sophisticated fraud…
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Malaysia Hunts Seven Suspects in Regional Crackdown on Cambodian Scam Ring After Singapore Bust
Regional crackdown expands as Malaysia issues wanted notices Malaysia has escalated its fight against cross-border cybercrime by issuing nationwide manhunt notices for seven Malaysian citizens. The move comes in the wake of a Singapore-led operation that disrupted a sprawling Cambodian scam network. Authorities say the seven suspects are linked to illicit activities that leveraged complex…
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Malaysia Hunts Seven Suspects After Singapore Busts Cambodia Scam Ring
Overview of the Case Malaysian police have issued a nationwide manhunt for seven Malaysian citizens believed to be connected to a cross-border cybercrime network reportedly based in Cambodia. The move comes on the heels of a coordinated regional operation that began after authorities in Singapore dismantled a Cambodia-based scam ring and uncovered a broader web…
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Herodotus Android Trojan Slows Humans to Bypass Banking Safeguards
New Android Banking Trojan Introduces Human-Like Delays A recent Android banking trojan dubbed Herodotus is making waves in cybercrime forums due to its ability to imitate human input timing. By injecting randomized pauses of 0.3 to three seconds when users enter credentials, the malware aims to fool behavioral detection systems that flag machine-like, automated activity.…
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Belarus Model Trafficking: Myanmar Cyber Scam Camp Tragedy
Tragic case shines a light on regional trafficking networks A 26-year-old Belarusian model, Vera Kravchova, was allegedly trafficked after arriving in Bangkok for what she believed would be legitimate modelling work. Instead, she was taken to a region of northern Myanmar where criminal networks operate covert “cyber scam camps.” The case underscores the growing danger…