Laos Arrests More Than 4,400 in Cybercrime Crackdown During First Half of 2026
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Laos arrested over 4,400 individuals in the first half of 2026 as part of a crackdown on cybercrime, online scams, and illegal gambling. Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone reported 44 operations targeting cybercrime at the National Assembly session.
Laos recorded more than 4,400 arrests linked to cybercrime, online scams, and illegal gambling operations during the first six months of 2026, according to figures presented by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone at the ongoing Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly on 6 July. Speaking to lawmakers, Sonexay said authorities carried out 44 operations targeting cybercrime […]