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Which country has introduced world-first sanctions regime to combat irregular migration in January 2025?

Correct answer: C. United Kingdom (UK)

  • A. Australia
  • B. United States (US)
  • C. United Kingdom (UK)
  • D. None of These

Explanation

The United Kingdom introduced what it described as the world’s first sanctions regime specifically targeting networks involved in organised illegal migration. The measures were aimed at people-smuggling and related facilitators, not general cybercrime.

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