Phnom Penh Cracks Down on Illegal Foreigners and Online Scams
Phnom Penh authorities conducted inspections at 85 suspicious locations, identifying 469 foreign nationals, 18 of whom lacked passports. A single online scam case was uncovered, leading to the arrest of six suspects. This operation highlights the city's intensified crackdown on illegal foreign residents and its efforts to combat cybercrime.
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