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Cambodia says it has dismantled scam compounds, while experts call for criminal prosecutions
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s prime minister said Wednesday the country had eradicated the large-scale scam compounds it became known for globally, without providing significant new evidence.
Key facts
- Estimates of combined losses ranged from $88.3 billion to $114.1 billion in 2025, the U.N
- PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s prime minister said Wednesday the country had eradicated the large-scale scam compounds it became known for globally, without providing significant new evidence.
- Other governments and experts said Cambodia has not done enough against the perpetrators of the scam industry that has harmed people globally and called for criminal prosecutions.
- Cyberscam operations grew especially during the COVID-19 pandemic
Summary
Other governments and experts said Cambodia has not done enough against the perpetrators of the scam industry that has harmed people globally and called for criminal prosecutions.
“As a result of our efforts, we have completely dismantled all large-scale scam compounds in the kingdom. Even as organized syndicates attempt to fragment into smaller decentralized operations, our law enforcement apparatus stays vigilant and ready to dismantle any emerging threats in the system,” Prime Minister Hun Manet said in a speech at a conference on tackling cyberscams.