Cambodia and Singapore Police Recover $12.8 Million in Online Scam Case
Cambodian National Police, in cooperation with Singapore Police, has recovered and returned US$12.8 million to a victim of a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam. This case highlights the effectiveness of international collaboration in combating cross-border cybercrime.
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