U.S. Treasury sanctions Kok An scam network
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The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Cambodian Senator Kok An and affiliates tied to cyber scam compounds, escalating financial and legal pressure on a network accused of laundering victims' funds and targeting U.S. citizens. The action also reaches linked businesses such as K99 Group to disrupt the network's financing and operations. The State Department separately announced rewards of up to $10 million for information tied to proceeds from the Tai Chang scam center in Burma.
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04.05.2026 08:59 2 articles · 23d ago
U.S. Treasury sanctions Kok An-linked scam network
Legal Policy Action UpdateThe U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Cambodian Senator Kok An and affiliated businesses linked to cyber scam compounds, including K99 Group, while the State Department announced rewards of up to $10 million for information tied to proceeds from the Tai Chang scam center in Burma. The action is intended to disrupt laundering channels and support structures used by scam operations that target U.S. citizens.
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