Policy · 1h ago
US Cancels Visas of Overseas Cybercriminals, Targets Families
The US State Department has revoked visas of foreign nationals involved in cyber scams and sextortion, and may extend the policy to their immediate families. The move aims to deter online crime by targeting perpetrators abroad. It builds on existing visa restrictions for those who facilitate digital fraud or abuse.
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While symbolic, the policy's impact hinges on enforcement and cooperation from other nations, and targeting families raises due-process concerns.
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