Cambodia Exposes Large-Scale Online Scam Facility, Prince Group Connection Emerges

On September 22, 2026, journalists from 42 domestic and international media outlets, totaling 75 individuals, visited the former online scam location known as Ching Sihuy, located in Prek Sung village (Chai Thum), Samphou Poun commune, Samphou Poun district, Kandal province. The event was organized by the Secretariat of the Inter-Ministerial Committee to Combat Technology-Assisted Scams (ICCTAS) and coordinated by the Ministry of Information. Security forces, under the command of the Governor and Police Commissioner of Kandal province, also facilitated and ensured safety and security during the visit. The online scam location was raided by authorities on January 20, 2026. The owner is identified as Chiu Yin Ou, and the nominee is Jon Riskin. The site has been completely sealed, and arrest warrants have been issued by the court for the alleged masterminds, Chiu Yin Ou and Jon Riskin. Law enforcement has requested their inclusion in Interpol's red notice for international arrest. This location is suspected of involvement in online scam operations, with its owner and staff having fled before the authorities' inspection and search. The premises consist of 55 buildings, 113 villas, and a total of 4,707 rooms. Furthermore, the site is reportedly linked to the Prince Group, led by Chen Zhi, who was recently apprehended by Cambodian authorities and repatriated to China. Seized evidence includes 3,779 computers, 11,585 mobile phones, 56 CPUs, 35 servers, 8 sets of foreign police uniforms, and passports, among other items. According to Mr. Hak Sokmara, Deputy Governor of Kandal province, the Ching Sihuy company was registered in 2024, requesting investment in real estate and casinos on over 51 hectares of land. He affirmed that since the provincial unified command took control and sealed the location, continuous monitoring has been in place, including cutting off electricity, internet, and water, to prevent any recurrence of online scam activities in Kandal province. Meanwhile, a Deputy Prosecutor of Phnom Penh, handling the online scam case file, stated that Cambodia is a country that combats online scams and is a victim, not a perpetrator. He highlighted that Cambodia is the first country in the region to have an anti-online scam law, demonstrating the Cambodian government's commitment. Source: CPP Cambodia