Singapore Moves to Public Flogging for Cybercrimes as Online Fraud Explodes
The government of Singapore has decided to intensify the fight against online fraud by introducing a new punishment—public flogging. This measure is a response to the rapid rise of cybercrime recorded in the first half of this year. Official data show that the number of registered incidents has surpassed tens of thousands, and the total damage reached 385 million dollars. Photo from open sources.
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Punishment Mechanics Six to Twenty-Four Lashes with Rods 0.60–1.20 m Long Made from Rattan or Bamboo
From now on, offenders face not only traditional criminal sanctions but also physical punishment in the form of lashes. The number of lashes ranges from six to twenty-four, and the implements are sized according to fixed standards: rods must be 0.60 to 1.20 meters long and 4 to 13 millimeters thick. The materials used will include traditional regional plants such as rattan and bamboo.
Exemptions Women Fully Exempt and Men Over Fifty Also Exempt
However, these harsh measures will not apply to all offenders. Women are completely exempt from this form of punishment, while men over fifty years old are also not subject to it.
Washington Post Reports Expected Deterrent Effect of Strict Physical Punishment
According to The Washington Post, authorities expect that the introduction of strict physical punishment will be able to reduce the level of crime in the field of high technologies.
A Hard-Line Signal in Singapore’s Digital Space
This new measure signals the state’s willingness to resort to harsh measures in the fight against crimes in the digital space, underscoring how seriously the threat of cyberattacks and fraud is perceived even in highly developed Singapore.
