Cambodia Cracks Down on Online Scams, Arrests Six
Cambodian authorities on October 23, 2026, raided two suspected online scam locations in Phnom Penh, arresting six Cambodian nationals. The suspects are accused of defrauding approximately 300 million riels (around $27,500 USD) through fraudulent donation drives for flood victims and by posing as online gambling service providers.
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