Cambodia Intensifies Online Scam Crackdown, Raiding 85 Sites and Arresting Over 1,200 in August 2026
Cambodia's Ministry of Interior reported a significant crackdown on online scams in August 2026, dismantling 85 smaller operations and arresting over 1,255 suspects, including a large number of Chinese and Vietnamese nationals. Additionally, 2,005 foreigners were deported for immigration violations.
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