Phnom Penh Authorities Crack Down on Online Scam Ring in 7 Makara District, Detaining 55 Indonesian Nationals
Phnom Penh authorities raided a hotel in 7 Makara District on May 9, detaining 55 Indonesian nationals involved in a transnational romance scam ring. Authorities seized 280 mobile phones, laptops, and passports during the operation.
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