Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on July 23, 2026, that the United States would impose visa restrictions on individuals tied to transnational cyber-scam operations, including sextortionists, according to The Record and CyberScoop.
The policy stems from a Trump executive order, CyberScoop reported. It is part of the administration's broader effort to pursue cyber-enabled fraud and other crimes, barring those connected to such operations from entering the country.
The restrictions limit entry to the United States for anyone linked to the targeted schemes. The State Department's action covers sextortion alongside other forms of transnational cyber fraud.