The United States unveiled a global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime and cyber-enabled crimes, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The policy also extends to immediate family members of those implicated in cyberscams, sextortion, and other online fraud schemes. Officials cited online investment scams linked to Chinese transnational criminal organizations as a major driver, noting that Americans lost at least $10 billion in 2024. The move appears to be part of a broader Trump administration effort to dismantle online criminal networks, with tools including sanctions, asset seizures, criminal prosecutions, and international law enforcement cooperation. President Trump has been referenced as calling for action against cybercrime and predatory schemes, with Executive Order 14390 laying groundwork for these measures. The policy signals a zero-tolerance stance toward cyberscams and sextortion to protect American families and children.