The Golden Bay Casino Park in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, was recently raided and sealed off by the gendarmerie forces. The site was completely blocked, personnel were ordered to evacuate, and some areas are undergoing inspection. This operation is suspected to be related to Cambodia's nationwide anti-fraud and anti-money laundering campaign. As one of the oldest and largest comprehensive parks in Westport, Golden Bay is considered the "last safe zone," and its closure indicates that the authorities may initiate a new round of thorough clearance, causing widespread concern among local practitioners and deep attention to future prospects.
Raid Operation and On-site Situation
The Cambodian gendarmerie police force suddenly sealed off the Golden Bay Casino Park in Westport, with a large number of armed gendarmes controlling the entrances and exits, ordering multiple businesses within the park to cease operations, and all vehicles entering and exiting being controlled. Witnesses described the action as extremely sudden, with park staff and residents ordered to evacuate, and some areas undergoing individual inspections. This operation is considered closely related to Cambodia's recent nationwide anti-fraud and anti-money laundering campaign.
Industry Impact and Practitioner Response
As one of the oldest and largest comprehensive parks in Westport, Golden Bay has long been considered the "last safe zone" locally. Its closure has plunged Westport practitioners into deep concern, with many Chinese working in Cambodia feeling anxious and confused. Some are packing their bags to evacuate, while others adopt a wait-and-see attitude, with common concerns being "If Golden Bay is sealed, how long can other parks last?" and how long this rectification storm will continue.
Policy Background and Future Outlook
The scale of this round of rectification in Cambodia is unprecedented, from previous closures, repatriations, or bans in many parks to the current closure of Golden Bay, showing that the authorities are initiating a thorough clearance stance. The situation has surpassed the "tightening" phase and entered a comprehensive eradication state. More and more Chinese practitioners working in Westport are deeply concerned about the industry's prospects and their personal future, with future policy directions and the scope of rectification becoming key factors affecting the local economic ecology.
