Cambodia Deports Over 600 Thais Linked to Cyberscams, Reinforcing Anti-Crime Efforts
Cambodia's Ministry of Interior announced the deportation of over 600 Thais involved in cyberscams. This move is part of the government's intensified crackdown on the growing online fraud and human trafficking issues within the country, as it actively seeks international cooperation.
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