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Cambodia

Letter From Cambodia

Uprooted by war, displaced Cambodians build new life in Waiting Village

Sun Samnoeun, who lost her house and land in the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, with her husband and children at their temporary home set up by the Cambodian government for those displaced.
Sun Samnoeun, who lost her house and land in the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, with her husband and children at their temporary home set up by the Cambodian government for those displaced.

Cambodia wants to shed its scam image, but will it go after powerful individuals?

Special forces police officers involved in raiding scam compounds in Cambodia.
Special forces police officers involved in raiding scam compounds in Cambodia.

Vietnam arrests three on terrorism charges, including Norwegian and Australian citizens

Cambodia to target scam ‘masterminds’ as critics question crackdown’s effectiveness

Cambodian Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith, who heads a government commission on combating fraud, said that legal action requires time and evidence.
Cambodian Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith, who heads a government commission on combating fraud, said that legal action requires time and evidence.

Cambodia to target casinos in next phase of anti-scam sweep

Over the past year, authorities have raided hundreds of sites and, according to state media, audited all 195 licensed casinos nationwide.
Over the past year, authorities have raided hundreds of sites and, according to state media, audited all 195 licensed casinos nationwide.

Cambodia accuses Thailand of using scam crackdowns as excuse for attacks

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet vowed that his country will never be a safe haven for online scams.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet vowed that his country will never be a safe haven for online scams.

Cambodia’s ex-leader Hun Sen complains of ‘constant’ money demands

Hun Sen is still president of the Senate and remains an influential figure in national politics.
Hun Sen is still president of the Senate and remains an influential figure in national politics.

China touts significant progress tackling Asian scam syndicates

High-level delegates, law enforcement agencies and technology leaders have gathered in Phnom Penh for a two-day conference on combating online scams.
High-level delegates, law enforcement agencies and technology leaders have gathered in Phnom Penh for a two-day conference on combating online scams.

Cambodia no ‘safe haven’ for scams, prime minister tells anti-fraud summit

Prime Minister Hun Manet said the country supported more international cooperation including real-time intelligence sharing.
Prime Minister Hun Manet said the country supported more international cooperation including real-time intelligence sharing.

Cambodia showcases scams crackdown with global conference

Cambodian authorities on on Sept 21 showed off a sprawling scam centre on a 120ha site near the Vietnamese border they said had in 2025 employed about 20,000 scammers.
Cambodian authorities on on Sept 21 showed off a sprawling scam centre on a 120ha site near the Vietnamese border they said had in 2025 employed about 20,000 scammers.

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