More Malaysian lawmakers targeted by lewd AI vids
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said initial checks revealed that the emails were written with almost identical wording and contained the same screenshots. The emails warned…
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Singapore scam victims top Southeast Asia losses at US$2,132 per person, Malaysia second
Across the region, an estimated US$23.6 billion was stolen by scammers, or an average of US$660 lost per adult.
ICC told: Philippine ex-President Duterte ‘not fit to stand trial’ due to cognitive deficiencies
The ICC has been investigating mass killings in crackdowns overseen by former President Duterte when he served as mayor of the southern Philippine city of Davao and later as…
Parents turn to safety devices amid string of kidnapping attempts in Seoul
Online retailers report a surge in sales of safety devices for children, including whistles and alarms. Local media say sales of these items have risen roughly 10 percent in…
South Korea uncovers massive SIM fraud operation using foreign residents’ passports
According to investigators, some of the SIMs were used for phishing and other illegal activities, causing an estimated 96 billion won ($69 million) in damages.
Not fit to stand trial? ICC postpones Philippine ex-president Duterte confirmation hearing
The Chamber emphasized that the postponement “will be limited to the time strictly necessary to determine whether Mr. Duterte is fit to follow and participate in the pre-trial…
Malaysia: Down a digital path of destruction
A teacher said that secondary school girls selling photos and videos of themselves in sexy and revealing outfits is rampant.
Penalties imposed on foreigners’ misdemeanors in South Korea skyrocket since 2021
A total of 2,697 penalties have been imposed on foreign nationals this year as of July, with an accumulated amount of fines at 91 million won ($65,300). Both figures surpassed…
Mob beats youth to death in Dhaka
The man beaten to death was under suspicion of mugging.
11 plead guilty to criminal conspiracy, fined RM3,000 each in Malaysian loan scams
The Seremban magistrate fined 11 people RM3,000 each—12 days after their arrest—for running fake loan schemes. They face six months’ jail if unpaid and waived their right to…