Lao Police Arrest 122 Suspected Online Scammers in Vientiane Raid
Lao authorities conducted a large-scale raid on online scammers in the capital, Vientiane, on July 11, arresting 122 suspects of various nationalities, including Chinese. A significant amount of electronic devices believed to be used for scams were seized. Concerns are rising over the increase in criminal activities within Laos.
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