Fake Monks Arrested for Alms-Collecting Scams, Seize High-End Smartphones in Cambodia
Three individuals impersonating monks and scamming residents through alms collection have been arrested in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The operation yielded high-end smartphones, highlighting the sophistication of the fraud. The incident points to a growing problem of exploiting religious authority for criminal gain.
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