Phnom Penh Cracks Down on Online Scams, Arrests Over 50 Suspects in Tech-Enabled Fraud Operations
Phnom Penh authorities conducted a crackdown on online scams on July 27, 2026, arresting over 50 suspects in two cases involving fraudulent job advertisements and other tech-enabled schemes. Numerous laptops and mobile phones were seized.
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