Tag: Cybercrime
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Model Trafficked to Myanmar Killed in Cyber Scam Camp
Tragic case shines a light on trafficking and cyber scams in Southeast Asia A 26-year-old woman identified as Vera Kravchova, a Belarusian model who traveled to Bangkok for a supposed modelling job, was reported missing after arriving in Thailand. International outlets and regional authorities say she was abducted and transported to northern Myanmar, where she…
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NBI Arrests 21-Year-Old Woman Over Social Media Bomb Threats in Pampanga
Overview of the Case The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced the arrest of a 21-year-old woman in Angeles City, Pampanga, in connection with alleged bomb threats posted on social media. The operation, conducted by the NBI Luzon Regional Office (NBI-CELRO) on October 13, involved coordinated action with local barangay officials and targeted the suspect…
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NBI Arrests Woman Linked to Social Media Bomb Threats in Pampanga
Overview of the Incident The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a 21-year-old woman in Angeles City, Pampanga, in connection with alleged bomb threats posted on social media. The case highlights the ongoing efforts by Philippine law enforcement to probe online threats that disrupt schools and communities. Who Was Arrested and Where Authorities identified…
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Singapore Proposes Mandatory Caning for Scam Syndicate Members and Mules in Groundbreaking Bill
New Measures Target Scam Syndicates and Mules Singapore is advancing a sweeping Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill aimed at tackling the country’s booming scam economy. The proposal would introduce mandatory caning for scammers, including syndicate members and recruiters, with a scale reaching up to 24 strokes for the most serious offences and up to 12…
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Crackdown on Pre-Registered SIM Cards in the Philippines: PNP Intensifies Cybercrime Fight
Philippine authorities step up crackdown on pre-registered SIM cards The Philippine National Police (PNP) has escalated its fight against cybercrime by ordering a comprehensive crackdown on the large-scale sale and use of pre-registered SIM cards. The directive comes from acting Chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., who said authorities will intensify intelligence gathering, surveillance,…
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PNP Cracks Down on Large-Scale Sale of Pre-Registered SIM Cards Amid Rising Cybercrime
Background: Why the Crackdown Is Happening The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a comprehensive crackdown on the large-scale sale and use of pre-registered SIM cards following a surge in cybercrimes linked to fraudulent telecommunications activity. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., acting chief of the PNP, announced intensified measures aimed at disrupting the…
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PNP Cracks Down on Pre-Registered SIM Cards to Curb Cybercrime
Philippine Police Orders Broad Crackdown on Pre-Registered SIM Cards The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a wide-ranging crackdown on the large-scale sale and use of pre-registered SIM cards believed to facilitate cybercrimes, including scams and abusive online lending operations. Acting Police Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced the move after an entrapment…
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Government Stands Firm: No Ransom in Qantas Breach
Overview: A stubborn stance amid a major breach The Australian federal government has reaffirmed its policy of not negotiating with cyber criminals or paying ransoms, even as a high-profile breach involving Qantas exposed data from millions of customers. A hacking group, active in July, threatened to leak stolen information if a ransom was not paid.…
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Singapore Man jailed and caned for Possessing Over 1,200 Child Abuse Photos and Videos
Overview of the case A 34-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 22 months in prison and two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to possessing more than 1,200 photos and videos depicting child abuse. The case underscores the severity with which authorities treat the possession of child abuse material and the complex factors involved…
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Depraved: Singapore Man Jailed and Caned for Possessing Over 1,200 Child Abuse Photos and Videos
Overview of the case A 34-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 22 months in prison and two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to possessing more than 1,200 files of child abuse material. Police seized the materials during a raid on his residence in October 2021. The case highlights the ongoing challenges authorities face…