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South Korea seeks arrest warrants for Cambodia scam returnees

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South Korean prosecutors and police are seeking to arrest 58 of 64 repatriated nationals over alleged online scam work in Cambodia, escalating a cyber-fraud case that may keep most of the returnees in custody. The warrants target suspects accused of romantic scams, bogus investment pitches, and voice phishing, with local courts set to decide whether the arrests proceed.

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  1. 20.10.2025 21:58 2 articles · 7mo ago

    South Korea seeks arrest warrants for repatriated Cambodia scam returnees

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    South Korean prosecutors and police sought arrest warrants for 58 of 64 South Korean returnees from Cambodia, alleging they worked for online scam organizations and carried out romantic scams, bogus investment pitches and voice phishing that apparently targeted fellow South Koreans at home. Police said five returnees were released while four told investigators they were beaten in scam centers in Cambodia against their will.

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