Cambodia Cracks Down on Online Scams: Foreign Nationals Apprehended in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – A large-scale administrative inspection targeting online scams has led to the apprehension of foreign nationals in the capital. While direct evidence of scamming was not found, related facilities were searched, and some individuals were handed over to authorities for further procedures, including for suspected illegal stay.
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