A Democratic senator on Monday urged SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to block transnational criminal groups in Southeast Asia from using Starlink satellite internet service to commit fraud against Americans. https://t.co/5CDo55VFHG
Criminals in Myanmar have long used SpaceX's satellite internet service to connect from remote areas and conduct online fraud. Sen. Maggie Hassan wants Elon to pull the plug. https://t.co/riYJUeb3Yz
Senator demands Musk's Starlink explain allegations it's being used by scammers https://t.co/SQxyWcTJlS
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan has called on SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to prevent the use of the company's Starlink satellite internet service by financial fraud groups operating in Southeast Asia. In a letter, Senator Hassan urged Musk to block transnational criminal organizations, particularly those in Myanmar, from exploiting Starlink to conduct online fraud targeting Americans. The senator's request highlights concerns over the misuse of satellite internet technology by scammers in remote areas of Southeast Asia.