KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Cyber Crime Bill provides powers for the court to issue property restriction orders to prevent scam proceeds from being dissipated, even before a suspect has been charged.
Court Can Issue Property Restrictions On Illegally Gained Proceeds Under Cyber Crime Bill - Ahmad Zahid
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Key takeaways
The 2026 Cyber Crime Bill allows courts to issue property restrictions on illegally gained proceeds before charges are filed.
- The bill enables courts to issue property restriction orders to prevent scam proceeds from being dissipated.
- The provision helps protect victims of cybercrime by stopping illegal activities.
- Applications for such orders can be made by the Public Prosecutor or an authorised officer.
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