Penalties and new cases from the US SEC have reportedly dropped sharply so far in 2026. The agency is said to be pursuing fewer enforcement actions and collecting fewer fines than before.
PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ENTRY
Singapore 🇸🇬: Up to 6 months imprisonment
Russia 🇷🇺: Up to 2 years imprisonment
Japan 🇯🇵: Up to 3 years imprisonment
India 🇮🇳: Up to 5 years imprisonment
Pakistan 🇵🇰: Up to 10 years imprisonment
United Kingdom 🇬🇧:
-Free accomodation
-Free healthcare
-Free spending money
-Free heating/electricity
-Free food
-Free transportation