{
  "id": 4139618,
  "title": "Parents must caution teens that mule accounts can lead to legal action, says Ewon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/parents-must-caution-teens-that-mule-accounts-can-lead-to-legal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T07:46:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/29/parents-must-caution-teens-that-mule-accounts-can-lead-to-legal-action-says-ewon/233189"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PENAMPANG, Aug 29 — Parents must caution their teenagers against participating in mule account syndicates, as it could lead to legal consequences, according to Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick. The Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Minister emphasized that allowing others to use one's bank account could result in legal action if the account is implicated in fraudulent or unlawful transactions. \"This is something we need to pay attention to. We need to remind ourselves, parents and children, especially teenagers, not to be easily deceived or allow their accounts to be used by others,\" he stressed during the Digital Parenting Programme Series IV for Kapayan state constituency, organized by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN). Ewon, also a Penampang Member of Parliament, highlighted the impact of digital technology on daily life, including financial transactions, business dealings, and government assistance applications. He noted the growing use of QR code payments and online entrepreneurship grant submissions. However, he cautioned against an overreliance on smartphones at the expense of other life responsibilities. Ewon expressed optimism that the sharing sessions would improve parents' understanding and assist them in guiding their children in safely, responsibly, and wisely using digital technology. \"I will continue to support parenting initiatives like this, which benefit the community and remind me of my responsibilities as a father,\" he concluded.",
  "summary": "PENAMPANG, Aug 29 — Parents should educate and remind their children, particularly teenagers, not to become involv...",
  "key_points": [
    "Parents must warn teens about legal risks of mule accounts",
    "Using others' bank accounts could lead to legal action",
    "Digital Parenting Programme educates on safe tech use"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Parents Must Warn Teenagers Against Mule Accounts - Ewon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/general-parents-must-warn-teenagers-against-mule-accounts-ewon",
        "published": "2026-08-29T06:04:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Parents must caution teens that mule accounts can lead to legal action, says Ewon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/parents-must-caution-teens-that-mule-accounts-can-lead-to-legal-4140786",
        "published": "2026-08-29T07:46:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}