Malawi pushes tough new laws to track, expose and jail online scammers
Justice Minister Charles Mhango announced plans to implement stricter laws to combat online fraud in Malawi. These measures aim to help authorities trace suspicious bank accounts and identify cybercriminals. The goal is to bring these individuals before the courts for prosecution. The announcement occurred during the National Cyber Drill and Cybersecurity Conference 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Centre.
Online fraudsters could soon find nowhere to hide after Justice Minister Charles Mhango vowed to arm authorities with tougher laws capable of tracing suspicious bank accounts, unmasking cybercriminals and dragging them before the courts. Speaking at the opening of the National Cyber Drill and Cybersecurity Conference 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in […] The post Malawi pushes tough new laws to track, expose and jail online scammers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .