Phnom Penh Hotel Raided for Suspected Online Scams; Six Chinese Nationals Detained
A hotel in Phnom Penh was raided on suspicion of online scam activities, leading to the detention of six Chinese nationals. Suspicions of illegal stay and possession of counterfeit passports also emerged. Seized items included electronic devices believed to be used in scams and suspected narcotics.
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