Cambodian authorities have shut down 972 online scam operations, frozen over US$300 million in bank accounts, and repatriated 23,760 foreigners during a major 15-month crackdown on transnational cybercrime.
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian authorities have cracked down on 972 online scam operations and repatriated 23,760 foreigners between July 2025 and October 2026, reported Xinhua.
According to a press release issued on Saturday by the Commission for Combating Online Scams (CCOS), authorities revoked 18 casino licences and suspended another 10 during the enforcement operations.
A total of 5,032 suspects have been indicted and remanded in pre-trial detention.
