Event Brief
Oct 16, 2026 at 3:21 AM ET
Japan cabinet approves bill for remote phone access
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Japan’s Cabinet approved a bill that would allow police to remotely access phones and other devices used by criminal groups. The proposed revision is aimed at countering groups that use encrypted messaging apps to direct robberies and scams; authorities say they are also seeking to prevent fraud and other offenses.
WHO: Japan’s Cabinet
WHAT: Approved a bill that would allow police to remotely access devices used by criminal groups.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 11:49 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The proposed revision is aimed at countering criminal groups that use encrypted messaging to direct robberies and scams and preventing fraud and other offenses.
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