Cambodian government anti-scam crackdown Promised to crack down and dismantle cyber scam networks police launched 48 operations for First nine months of 2025 earlier this month
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Cambodian government and police escalated action against cyber scam networks operating in the country, pairing a public crackdown pledge with active enforcement. Officials said police carried out 48 operations in the first nine months of 2025, making the campaign a measurable anti-fraud push. The effort also led to 168 arrests and 2,722 deportations, underscoring the scale of the response.
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Cambodia steps up cyber scam crackdown
Legal Policy Action UpdateThe Cambodian government and police promised to crack down on cyber scam networks operating inside Cambodia, saying officers launched 48 operations in the first nine months of 2025, arrested 168 people, and deported 2,722 people. Officials also said the ongoing effort had cut scam activity in half since the start of 2025.
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