Joint Raid Detains 50 Suspects and Rescues Two South Korean Victims; Massive Equipment Cache Seized
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia – Cambodian and South Korean law enforcement authorities successfully completed a coordinated operation this week, resulting in the detention of 50 suspects—including four women—and the dismantling of a sophisticated high-tech online scam syndicate.
The suspects were detained late Tuesday (December 9) following an intelligence-led joint raid on the fifth floor of the Xin Du Hai building in Preah Sihanouk province. The operation specifically targeted a transnational fraud network suspected of engaging in large-scale technology-based scams.
I. Rescue and Seizure of Digital Evidence
Victims Identified and Rescued
During the comprehensive crackdown, authorities achieved a crucial success by successfully rescuing two South Korean nationals who were identified as victims of the sophisticated fraud scheme.
Massive Cache of Scamming Equipment Seized
Investigators seized a significant cache of equipment central to the illegal operation, establishing critical evidence for prosecution:
- 63 All-in-one desktop computers
- 60 Mobile phones
- 60 iPads
All items were taken into evidence by the task force.
II. Coordinated International Law Enforcement Effort
Joint Task Force Leads Nationwide Anti-Fraud Campaign
The successful joint effort was led by the Secretariat of the National Committee for Combating Online Scams (NCCOS). NCCOS worked closely with the National Police General Commissariat, the Unified Command of Preah Sihanouk Province, and South Korean law enforcement counterparts, all under the supervision of the provincial prosecutor’s office.
Zero-Tolerance Policy and Further Investigation
Following the arrests, specialized investigative units are continuing to collaborate with South Korean law enforcement to broaden the probe, systematically identify the ringleaders, and fully dismantle the infrastructure of the alleged network.
Authorities stressed that this operation is a critical part of a nationwide campaign aimed at eradicating technology-based fraud. Cambodian law enforcement agencies reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing strict legal action against all masterminds and individuals involved in these online scam activities, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy. The suspects and seized evidence have been handed over to the provincial police and the joint task force for legal action under Cambodian jurisdiction.
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