Myanmar’s parliament has approved a new law imposing the death penalty on individuals who violently force others to work in online scam centres. The “Anti-Online Scam Bill” was passed during a joint parliamentary session and announced via live television by Speaker Aung Lin Dwe. This legislation targets those who detain or coerce victims into participating in these illicit operations. The move comes as Myanmar grapples with a surge in online scams, many operating across its borders. Human rights groups have expressed concern over the use of the death penalty and potential for abuse under the new law. The bill aims to crackdown on a growing problem impacting numerous nationalities, lured to Myanmar with false promises of employment. This represents a severe escalation in Myanmar’s response to online criminal activity.