According to a report in the Phnom Penh Post on the 28th, as a result of large-scale special operations, hundreds of fraud dens suspected of engaging in fraud have been eliminated in Cambodia. There are no longer any large-scale online fraud centers operating in Cambodia.
Reports indicate that Cambodia has taken severe legal actions against the individuals involved in the case, criminal networks, and public officials involved, and has established a comprehensive legal framework for combating cybercrime.
The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently invited diplomatic envoys from various countries to attend a briefing session to hear about the progress and achievements of the Cambodian government in combating online fraud crimes. It was reported that during the series of operations conducted from July 2025 to August 20, 2026, Cambodian authorities identified 793 locations. Of these, 624 locations were effectively investigated, and nearly 30,000 suspects from 39 countries were arrested.
According to the 'Kampong Times', although large-scale online fraud activities have been completely eradicated, criminal groups have changed their tactics. They now carry out their crimes in small-scale and covert ways, using hotels, apartments, rental houses, cars, and coffee shops. The Cambodian law enforcement authorities will continue to investigate such activities and will combat them without hesitation.
From September 23rd to 24th, the Cambodian government will host an international conference with the theme "Working Together to Break Crime Networks and End Telecommunications Fraud." Government representatives, international organizations, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, technology companies, research institutions, and other relevant parties will attend the conference to share experiences and strengthen cooperation worldwide in addressing this threat.
