On September 17, the police in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, conducted a targeted law enforcement operation, carrying out surprise inspections at two locations in Tuol Kouk and Mean Chey districts. During the operation, the police detained 14 foreign nationals involved in the case, including 10 Chinese citizens and 4 Vietnamese citizens. Multiple electronic devices, including computers and mobile phones, were seized at the scene, suspected of being used for illegal activities.
According to preliminary investigation information, these individuals are suspected of organizing online gambling and telecommunications fraud based in Cambodia. This operation is part of a series of actions against cybercrime recently carried out by Cambodian government departments.
On July 14 of this year, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet signed a special directive to carry out actions against online fraud nationwide. Led by the National Committee for Combating Cyber Fraud, this action continues to advance in many places across the country, demonstrating the government's determination to eradicate scam crimes within the territory.
As the crackdown continues to deepen, it is expected that more places and individuals suspected of illegal activities will be investigated. Government departments have stated that they will continue to maintain a high-pressure stance, committed to maintaining cybersecurity and social order.
