Phnom Penh Intensifies Crackdown on Online Scams and Gambling Ahead of Francophonie Summit
Phnom Penh's Governor has ordered police, gendarmerie, and district authorities to eradicate all forms of online scams and gambling to ensure citizen safety. This directive comes as security measures are being heightened in anticipation of the Francophonie Summit in November.
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