Phnom Penh Court Detains 16 Suspects Linked to Online Scams in Poipet
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Phnom Penh Court Detains 16 Suspects Linked to Online Scams in Poipet

Cambodian authorities have detained 16 individuals, including security guards and Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in supporting large-scale online scam operations in Poipet by monitoring and obstructing police investigations.

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  • Chinese scam leaders, Cambodian guards ordered into pre-trial detention

    Eleven Cambodian security guards and five Chinese nationals have been remanded in pre-trial detention for their roles in a large-scale fraud operation in Poipet. The group used Telegram channels to monitor law enforcement and facilitate the escape of criminal suspects during a major crackdown.