Pakistan, July 25 -- The United States has announced a new global visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals involved in cybercrime and cyber-enabled offenses. The measures also apply to the immediate family members of those found responsible for such activities.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the policy, saying it supports the Trump administration's efforts to combat online fraud. He said the restrictions target individuals involved in investment scams, sextortion, and other cyber-enabled crimes affecting Americans.

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According to Rubio, online investment scams allegedly orchestrated by Chinese transnational criminal organizations defrauded US citizens of at least $...