In a crucial case, a Zambian court on Friday sentenced 22 Chinese Nationals to long prison terms for their involvement in extensive cybercrimes. The crimes included internet fraud and other online scams targeting victims in Zambia, Singapore, Peru and the United Arab Emirates. Sentencing and Fines The magistrates Court in Lusaka announced sentences from seven to eleven years. In addition …

Singapore, the modern and prosperous city-state, has also become a hotbed for scams and cybercrimes in recent years. According to the latest statistics from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the number of scam and cybercrime cases increased by 25.2% to 33,669 in 2022, compared to 26,886 cases in 2021.  The total amount reported to have been cheated from all scams …