Cambodia Immigration Authorities Detain Nearly 1,000 Foreigners in Online Scam Crackdown
Cambodian immigration authorities have detained 994 foreign nationals from three provinces for their alleged involvement in online scams and illegal residency. The detainees, representing 16 nationalities, are being processed at the Bati deportation center as the government intensifies efforts to dismantle cybercrime syndicates.
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