Phnom Penh Authorities Bust Online Scam Hub, Detain 20 Foreigners of Chinese and Korean Nationality
Phnom Penh authorities on October 21st busted an online scam operation in the Por Sen Chey district, detaining 20 foreigners, primarily Chinese and Korean nationals. The group is believed to have been conducting 'work scams' targeting victims in the United States.
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