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title: "US announces visa restrictions targeting cybercrime and online scam networks"
description: "Most outlets reported the US announcement of a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime and online scams, noting the inclusion of immediate family members in some coverage. The framing varied slightly, with one outlet emphasizing the legal basis under the Immigration and Nationality Act, while others focused on the scope of the policy and examples like online investment scams."
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# US announces visa restrictions targeting cybercrime and online scam networks

world · updated 25 Jul 2026, 11:28 AM PKT · 23–25 Jul 2026 · 3 articles from 3 outlets over 2 developments

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### 25 Jul 2026 — US announces visa restrictions targeting cybercrime and online scam networks (2 outlets)

> Most outlets reported the US announcement of a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime and online scams, noting the inclusion of immediate family members in some coverage. The framing varied slightly, with one outlet emphasizing the legal basis under the Immigration and Nationality Act, while others focused on the scope of the policy and examples like online investment scams.

- **Dawn** — [US announces visa restriction policy on cyber criminals, their immediate family members](https://www.dawn.com/news/2018267/us-announces-visa-restriction-policy-on-cyber-criminals-their-immediate-family-members) · 25 Jul 2026, 11:28 AM PKT
  > WASHINGTON: The US has announced a new global visa restriction policy trageting foreign nationals involved in cybercrime and ​cyber-enabled crimes. Under the new policy, individuals engaged in online investment scams, sextortion and related offences — and their immediate family members — could be barred from entering the country. Announcing the policy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the mo...
- **The Express Tribune** — [US announces new visa restrictions targeting cybercrime, online scam networks](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2620195/us-announces-new-visa-restrictions-targeting-cybercrime-online-scam-networks) · 25 Jul 2026, 8:40 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Rubio says the new policy, introduced under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

### 23 Jul 2026 — US targets cybercriminals with new visa restriction policy (1 outlet)

- **The News International** — [US targets cybercriminals with new visa restriction policy](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1410011-us-targets-cybercriminals-with-new-visa-restriction-policy) · 23 Jul 2026, 8:52 PM PKT
  > US targets cybercriminals with new visa restriction policyThe US has initiated a crackdown on those who are cybercriminals and responsible for enabling such crimes against Americans. The announcement comes from the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday. Taking to X, he announced a...

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