Four Chinese Nationals Indicted, 60 Extradited in Sihanoukville Casino Cyber-Scam Raid
Cambodian authorities have indicted four Chinese nationals for leading a cyber-scam syndicate and initiated the deportation of 60 other foreign nationals following a raid on a Sihanoukville casino. The implicated casino had its business license revoked.
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