Cambodian police raid a scam hub in Poipet, arresting 230 suspects, police say all were voluntarily involved.

The National Police of Cambodia reported today (24th) that the police launched a raid in Poipet City, Banteay Meanchey Province from February 22nd to 23rd, successfully dismantling two online scam dens led by Chinese nationals. A total of 230 foreign nationals involved were apprehended, suspected of illegally engaging in online gambling and telecommunications fraud.

230 individuals were arrested, and the police stated that all participated voluntarily.

According to the police report, these individuals were living normally within the "compound" and voluntarily engaged in illegal activities. After three months of in-depth investigation, the police gathered evidence of the crime at these dens and carried out the raids and arrests.

Nationalities of the suspects involved:

- 123 Thai citizens (including 59 females)

- 68 female suspects (including various nationalities)

- The main organizers are Chinese nationals.

Transnational investigation, Cambodian and Thai police join forces

Since 123 of the suspects are Thai citizens, the Cambodian police have requested assistance from the Thai police for the investigation and plan to cooperate transnationally to bring the main criminals to justice. For other foreign suspects involved, the Cambodian police are proceeding with further interrogation and investigation according to legal procedures.

The police stated that they will continue to crack down on transnational scam crimes, especially those involving online gambling and telecommunications fraud, and will strengthen cooperation with neighboring countries to prevent similar cases from occurring.