Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy on July 24, 2026, aimed at foreign nationals involved in cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime. Rubio stated that the policy targets individuals responsible for or complicit in activities such as cyberscams and sextortion. The new visa restrictions may also apply to certain immediate family members of those covered by the policy. President Donald Trump previously signed an executive order titled 'Combatting Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens,' which directs federal agencies to develop measures against foreign scam centers and transnational criminal organizations. Rubio noted that scammers, often linked to Chinese criminal organizations, have defrauded U.S. citizens of at least $10 billion in 2024. He emphasized that the administration is utilizing various tools, including sanctions and international cooperation, to dismantle these criminal networks and impose consequences on those involved.
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Marco Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions Targeting Cybercrime Networks
On July 24, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals involved in cybercrime. The policy is part of a broader effort to combat online scams, which have reportedly defrauded U.S. citizens of over $10 billion in 2024. Rubio highlighted the administration's commitment to dismantling cybercrime networks through various enforcement measures.
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Marco Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions Targeting Cybercrime Networks