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Cambodia Claims It Has Wiped Out Online Scam Compounds After a Sweeping Crackdown
Authorities said raids on 624 sites led to nearly 30,000 arrests and the rescue of 58,266 foreign nationals in the past year.
- On Friday, Cambodian authorities announced the closure of more than 700 online scam centers and deported 58,266 foreign nationals following a year-long crackdown across the country.
- The Southeast Asian nation emerged as a major hub for syndicates running cryptocurrency and romance scams, prompting officials to launch enforcement operations amid pressure from the United States and China.
- The crackdown resulted in nearly 30,000 arrests, including 15 high-ranking officials and law enforcement officers, with more than 3,400 suspects from 29 nationalities remaining in custody awaiting trial.
- High-Profile enforcement actions included the extradition of Chinese-born scam boss Chen Zhi, chairman of Prince Holding Group, to China in January and former Huione Group chairman Li Xiong in April.
- Despite clearing industrial-scale sites, criminal groups have shifted to decentralized operations in guesthouses and coffee shops, a sector the UN Office on Drugs and Crime estimated generates just under $40 billion in annual profits.
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Cambodia Claims Over 700 Online Scam Centers Shuttered
PHENOM PHEN – Cambodian authorities have shut down more than 700 online scam centers over the past year. The massive nationwide operation resulted in nearly 30,000 arrests and the deportation of 58,266 foreign nationals. This aggressive sweep comes as the Southeast Asian nation fights its growing reputation as a global hub for cybercrime. The Cambodian […] <p>The post Cambodia Claims Over 700 Online Scam Centers Shuttered first appeared on Chian…
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Cambodia claims it has wiped out online scam compounds after a sweeping crackdown
Cambodia claims it no longer hosts any compounds for international online scams. The government’s anti-scam agency announced success in its crackdown during a Thursday meeting with foreign diplomats.
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