The signing ceremony took place on November 10 at the Ministry of Interior, witnessed by H.E. Abhisantibindit Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Cambodia, and H.E. Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.

Enhancing Law Enforcement and Security

Both countries highly praised the excellent law enforcement cooperation and bilateral relations. They specifically highlighted the importance of information sharing and mutual assistance to effectively combat crimes occurring in both countries and internationally, including the prevention and suppression of cyber fraud.

H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Sar Sokha expressed sincere appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Korea for its ongoing support and collaboration. This continued help is vital for maintaining security, public order, and social safety in Cambodia.

For his part, H.E. Cho Hyun expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to grow. He hopes this collaboration will create more favorable conditions for effective law enforcement efforts.

Both sides strongly reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of the peoples of Cambodia and the Republic of Korea.

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The announcement came from H.E. Santepundit Chhay Sinarith, Cambodia’s Senior Minister leading the charge against online crime, following a key meeting this morning with H.E. Park Il, South Korea’s Ambassador for Special Mission. The message was clear: Cambodia is fully ready to coordinate.

This isn’t just routine diplomacy; it’s a strategic move to clean up the region. The core discussion wasn’t about handshakes, but about strengthening cross-border security cooperation to effectively corner criminals operating across continents.

Minister Chhay Sinarith highlighted the solid partnership between the two nations, tracing this new initiative back to an agreement made by the top leaders on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. They recognized that the current problem demanded a dedicated response, agreeing in principle to form a Joint Task Force—a special unit solely focused on tracking and neutralizing these high-tech criminal networks.

While Cambodia’s authorities have certainly delivered some heavy blows to online fraud operations recently, the Minister was careful to inject a dose of realism. He acknowledged that while the “significant strides” are commendable, completely wiping out these complex, evolving crimes isn’t a simple smash-and-grab. It requires sustained effort, shared intelligence, and continued collaboration from every single stakeholder involved. This joint task force shows that both nations are ready to settle in for the long fight.

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