Cambodia Cracks Down on Online Scams with Raids on Foreigner Residences
Authorities in Cambodia's Boeung Keng Kang district are intensifying checks on foreign residences to prevent the spread of online scams. Recent inspections identified 46 foreign nationals from 13 countries residing legally, with no immediate evidence of scam involvement.
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