Cambodian police raid scammer centre in Poipet
Cambodian police raided an online scam operation in the border city of Poipet on Sunday, detaining multiple suspects including foreign nationals amid international pressure to combat cybercrime networks.
Cambodian police raided a suspected online scam operation in the border city of Poipet on Sunday, detaining multiple individuals as authorities face mounting international pressure to crack down on cybercrime networks. The Cambodian National Police said the operation took place at 17:00 in Balelay 2 village, Poipet commune, in cooperation with Banteay Meanchey provincial police and the Poipet City Administration. Officers searched the premises and arrested several suspects, including foreign nationals, while seizing evidence. Authorities said those detained remain under investigation, with legal proceedings pending. The crackdown comes as Cambodia faces heightened scrutiny from the international community over its efforts to dismantle scam compounds operating within its borders. During a recent visit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised concerns over online scam networks in talks with Cambodian leaders, urging stronger enforcement. Meanwhile, the United States has imposed sanctions on a Cambodian senator accused of links to scam operations, adding further pressure on Phnom Penh to act.
