Cambodia Boasts Results: Crackdown on 250+ Scam Operations in 9 Months, 250,000 Deported
Cambodia shut down more than 250 scam operations and deported over 250,000 people involved in online fraud within nine months, the government announced April 25.
Cambodia's government on April 25 announced major achievements in combating online scam networks, revealing that authorities have raided more than 250 scam centers nationwide over the past nine months. The government has also ordered the closure of 91 casinos and deported 13,039 foreign nationals from 33 countries involved in online fraud operations. Between mid-January and April 19, an additional 241,888 people voluntarily departed Cambodia. The government emphasized that combating online scams is a long-term mission requiring cooperation from all stakeholders both domestically and internationally. Cambodian authorities reiterated their commitment to eradicating online scam networks and called on the public and international community to recognize and support Cambodia's efforts in fighting this crime.
