Phnom Penh Governor Orders Crackdown on Online Scams and Gambling
Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng has instructed authorities in Chbar Ampov district to crack down on online scams and all forms of illegal gambling, aiming to ensure community safety and promote a "clean economy."
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