Information provided by the Secretariat of Cambodia's Anti-Cyber Scam Committee on the 26th shows that from early 2025 to June 22, 2026, Cambodian law enforcement agencies have investigated and busted more than 500 suspected telecom network fraud operations nationwide. Of these, over 400 locations have been shut down, and the licenses of 25 casinos have been revoked or suspended.
According to China News Service, the authorities have also referred 184 cases to the courts, with 55 of them already in the trial process, involving 1,761 defendants. In addition, more than 2,000 foreign suspects from 33 countries are currently under investigation.
The Cambodian government stated that telecom network fraud is not a problem unique to Cambodia, but a transnational crime faced globally. The government is continuously combating domestic scam networks by improving laws, strengthening enforcement, and deepening international cooperation to safeguard the nation’s reputation and investment environment.
●National image affected
Chhay Sinarith, Minister of State and Secretary General of the National Committee for Anti-Cyber Scam Work, stated that many transnational criminal organizations lure individuals of different nationalities into Cambodia to use the country as a hub for cross-border scam activities, affecting the nation's image.
He said that Cambodia has formulated the 'Anti-Telecom Network Fraud Law' to provide a legal basis for cracking down on crimes committed using the internet and information technology.