Phnom Penh cracks down on telecom fraud dens, arresting 28 individuals, 24 of whom are Chinese nationals.

Recently, a large-scale raid was carried out again in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Municipal authorities, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, raided a high-rise residential building in the Borey Highland area of Phum Dei Thmey in the Sen Sok district, dismantling a suspected telecommunications fraud hub.

The raid resulted in the arrest of 28 individuals involved, including 24 Chinese nationals, 2 women, and 4 Japanese. Police also seized a large amount of physical evidence at the scene, including 38 mobile phones, 12 laptops, 4 iPads, 17 passports (16 Chinese, one Taiwanese, and one Japanese), 2.2 kilograms of drugs, a handgun, and a metal safe.

According to follow-up reports from the Phnom Penh police, the arrested individuals are suspected of engaging in online fraud activities, employing tactics such as impersonating Chinese law enforcement, forging arrest documents, wearing fake uniforms, and setting up "law enforcement live streaming rooms" to carry out threats and scams.

Currently, all suspects and seized items have been transferred to the Phnom Penh police station, and the case is being processed further according to procedures.

In recent years, similar cases have been frequent in Cambodia, with Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville becoming key areas for combating transnational telecommunications fraud gangs. The police remind the public to be vigilant and avoid falling into scams involving "overseas law enforcement," "video communication," and "transnational pursuit."