Cambodia’s Minister of Information, Napitra, stated on the evening of the 18th that in recent operations to combat online fraud, Cambodia has arrested a total of 2,270 suspects.
Napitra reported that authorities conducted raids on 45 fraud dens across 12 provinces and cities in Cambodia, targeting 12 out of the country’s 25 provinces and cities. Several principal offenders have been prosecuted, while most participants will be returned to their home countries.
On the 14th, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen signed an order to launch a nationwide crackdown on telecommunications and internet crimes with the aim of maintaining public order and social stability. He mentioned that some foreign criminal groups are exploiting Cambodia as their base for illegal internet activities. Leaders from various provinces and police forces must act lawfully and according to regulations to eradicate all telecommunications and internet fraud dens within their jurisdiction.
The government established a committee for combating online fraud directly under Hun Sen at the end of February this year to enhance the efficiency of relevant agencies and collaborate with international partners in combating cross-border cybercrimes.
On July 18th, local time, Cambodian police in Phnom Penh busted a major drug manufacturing den operated by an international drug trafficking group, seizing approximately 1.8 tons of drugs and arresting 12 foreign suspects.
According to sources, the police were conducting a surprise inspection on telecom fraud when they stumbled upon the drug factory. They found a large amount of raw materials and machinery at the site. The police are currently expanding their investigation to thoroughly investigate the international drug trafficking network.
Source: Xinhua News Agency, News App
