What happens when a city decides it has had enough of cybercrime? You don’t get a press conference.You get 2,709 inspections.You get doors knocked on in high-rise towers.You get coordinated raids across every district. And you get nearly 300 arrests in just 15 days. That’s exactly what unfolded in Cambodia’s capital, where authorities launched one […]
Cambodia has just sent a loud and unmistakable message to transnational crime networks: the game is changing. In a significant breakthrough, an influential Cambodian figure—known locally as an oknha—has been arrested following the shutdown of a major scam compound. The operation, carried out through close cooperation between Cambodian authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
PHNOM PENH/SEOUL — A delegation of South Korean investors and journalists will visit Cambodia later this month to assess the country’s business environment and security situation following a government-led crackdown on online crime, Cambodian officials said on Monday. The visit, scheduled for mid-February, is aimed at restoring international confidence and highlighting Cambodia as a secure
In a massive blow to regional cyber-fraud operations, the Cambodian National Police conducted an unprecedented morning raid on a sprawling casino complex in Bavet City on January 31, 2026. The operation, targeting the Van Chherng (A7) compound, resulted in the detention of over 2,000 foreign nationals, signaling a decisive escalation in the Kingdom’s fight against
A significant diplomatic milestone was reached on January 10, 2026, as the United States pledged $35 million in new aid to Cambodia. Following high-level discussions between Prime Minister Hun Manet and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Michael George DeSombre, this funding marks a dual-focus strategy: providing humanitarian relief for border de-escalation and providing critical resources
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia is ramping up its fight against digital threats. H.E. Santepundit Chhay Sinarith, President of the National IT Centre, has officially ordered a stronger crackdown on cybercrime to protect the nation and its citizens in 2026. During a year-end meeting on Wednesday, the Senior Minister made it clear that the government is
The fight against sophisticated online crime just got a major boost. Cambodia is locking arms with a new South Korean Task Force in a powerful, unified commitment to crush transnational organized crime, especially the devastating surge in tech fraud and cyber scams. The announcement came from H.E. Santepundit Chhay Sinarith, Cambodia’s Senior Minister leading the
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Cambodia and the United States have reaffirmed their strong partnership in addressing transnational crime, with both sides commending the tangible outcomes of cooperation between their respective law enforcement and security agencies. In a statement posted on social media this evening, Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet shared that he
TAKEO/PHNOM PENH – A South Korean parliamentary delegation has highly praised the Royal Government of Cambodia’s sustained and decisive campaign to dismantle sophisticated transnational cyber-related scam operations across the country. The commendation was delivered by the delegation, led by H.E. Kim Seok-Ki, Member of the National Assembly and Chair of the Foreign Affairs and National Unification Committee,