Cambodia Reports Major Results From 16-Month Online Scam Crackdown, Cites Action Against 972 Locations
Cambodia announced significant achievements in its 16-month crackdown on online scams, detaining over 5,000 suspects and repatriating nearly 24,000 foreign nationals. Authorities targeted 972 locations and froze over $300 million in assets.
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