# US Imposes Visa Bans on Cybercriminals New measures target Chinese criminal organizations involved in fraud. - **Source:** [www.theregister.com - Articles (theregister.co.uk)](https://brifing.si/source/e6d4ec13-4d0e-407a-b96d-39609d76c3b1) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/fab06552-0e2c-4aa7-8379-ecb4d75f83c2 ## US New Visa Policy The US has decided to stop issuing visas to foreign cybercriminals and their families. This step is presented as a measure against increasing fraud activities by Chinese criminal organizations. In 2024, US citizens were defrauded of over $10 billion. ## Impact of Cybercrimes Cyber fraud and crimes like sextortion deeply affect families and individuals' futures. Rubio emphasized that these crimes particularly target children and have devastating consequences. The US is using all available tools to combat these crimes. ## Legal Basis The new policy is based on Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This section prevents visas from being issued to individuals who could negatively impact US foreign policy. Rubio has previously used this section to impose similar restrictions. ## Past Applications Rubio imposed similar visa bans on foreign officials and private sector workers in 2025. The Biden administration also implemented the 'Khashoggi Ban' in 2021, targeting those harming regime dissidents. Such policies have a long history. ## International Cooperation The US is increasing international cooperation to combat cybercrimes. Tools like sanctions, prosecutions, asset seizures, and extradition requests are being used. These steps aim to dismantle criminal networks and punish perpetrators. ## Clear Message The US is sending a clear message to cybercriminals and their enablers: 'We will not let those who target our citizens go unpunished.' This policy aims to create a deterrent effect against criminal organizations. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/24/uncle-sam-tells-overseas-cybercrooks-their-visas-are-canceled/5278212 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._