Cybercrime

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US national kidnapped in Benin after Internet scam freed by police

Man travelled to West African nation after being duped by cyber scam

Internet "trolls" must be identified under new UK law

Regulations added to the Defamation Bill say that websites must identify anonymous "trolls" on websites.

A number of foreigners have been kidnapped and held for ransom after falling prey to cyber scams, which often involve offers of not-to-be-missed business opportunities.

DANIEL MIHAILESCU

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