Cambodia Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Scam Compounds Amid Ongoing Crackdown
Renewed allegations of ongoing scam operations and human trafficking at a Cambodian coastal resort are casting fresh doubt on the government's crackdown campaign. Despite official claims of progress, concerns persist.
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