Cambodia Freezes Over $300 Million in Scam-Linked Funds, 446 Cases Sent to Courts

PHNOM PENH, Sept 2, 2026 (KPT) — Cambodian authorities have frozen more than $300 million in bank accounts linked to technology-based scam crimes and sent 446 cases involving nearly 4,000 accused people from 29 nationalities to court, officials said Wednesday. The Secretariat of the Ad Hoc Committee for Combating Technology-Based Scams said the asset freezes were aimed at cutting off financial flows and proceeds of criminal networks. Other related assets remain subject to freezing procedures and valuation. Authorities investigated 832 suspected locations, carrying out crackdowns at 663 sites and taking control of 86 major scam compounds. Legal procedures are underway to confiscate the compounds in accordance with the law. Officials said there are currently no large-scale scam centres remaining in Cambodia, though some operations have shifted to smaller and more concealed sites, including rented rooms, guesthouses, condominiums, homes, vehicles and coffee shops. The crackdown has also resulted in nearly 30,000 suspects from 39 nationalities being detained, while more than 22,000 foreign nationals from 38 countries were rescued and processed for repatriation. Authorities took legal action against 27 casinos linked to scam crimes, revoking 18 licenses and suspending nine. Legal measures were also taken against officials allegedly involved, with four cases covering 15 suspects, including police, military and other government staff. The Secretariat said investigations, crackdowns and prosecutions will continue, urging the public and relevant parties to report suspected scam locations to help authorities respond quickly.