Cambodian police have intensified their crackdown on online fraud, escalating their efforts. On July 22, a scam hub in Sangkat Svay Pak, Phnom Penh, was raided and destroyed, with law enforcement arresting 127 suspects involved in illegal online activities from four different nationalities, highlighting the severe situation of transnational scam groups active in Cambodia.
This operation was coordinated and directed by Deputy Prosecutor Peng Mongkol of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, with the Sangkat Svay Pak police and the gendarmerie forces jointly executing it. The target was a residential building at No. 21, Road 430 in Sangkat Svay Pak, which was confirmed through investigation to be used for organizing and controlling online fraud activities.
Law enforcement found a large amount of communication equipment used for fraud at the scene and arrested individuals operating computers and mobile phones. Currently, all suspects have been handed over to the relevant departments for further investigation and legal action.
As the Cambodian government continues to strengthen its crackdown on online and telecommunications fraud, this operation once again demonstrates the police's high-pressure enforcement attitude. Phnom Penh, being one of the active areas for online fraud, has become a primary target for police clearance. More similar groups are expected to be eliminated in the future.
