"They can be prosecuted" - Zahid Hamidi Says Foreign Cybercriminals Could Be Extradited To M'sia For Targeting Locals

Legal action possible against cybercriminals abroad, says Zahid

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said where requirements are met, foreign-based criminals can be extradited to Malaysia.KUALA LUMPUR: Legal action can be taken against cybercriminals operating overseas if their offences involve Malaysian systems or their victims are Malaysian citizens, deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says.He said Clause 2 of the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 provides for legal action against offenders abroad as though t…

"They can be prosecuted" - Zahid Hamidi Says Foreign Cybercriminals Could Be Extradited To M'sia For Targeting Locals

In a move to bolster national digital security, the government has affirmed that foreign-based hackers and scammers can be investigated, prosecuted, and

Malaysians Allowed To Take Legal Action Against Cybercriminals Overseas

Malaysians who are or have been victims of cybercriminals operating overseas are able to take legal action against those nefarious actors. Specifically, they could take action if the offences involved Malaysian systems or if the victims are Malaysian citizens. Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister, explained in a written reply on the […]

Cyber Crime Bill 2026 Grants Malaysia Extra-Territorial Powers To Prosecute Overseas Cybercriminals

DPM Ahmad Zahid confirms the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 allows Malaysia to prosecute overseas cybercriminals and curb AI deepfakes.