(Phnom Penh): Chhay Sinarith, Senior Minister in Charge of Special Missions and Head of the Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Online Scams (CCOS), said Cambodian authorities have cracked down on 250 online scam cases nationwide, equivalent to 250 locations.

Speaking at a joint press conference with Justice Minister Keut Rith on Friday (Apr. 3) at the Ministry of Justice on the “Law on Combating Technology-based Fraud,” the senior minister added that 92 of these sites are linked to casinos, underscoring the scale of organized scam operations.

According to the senior minister, more than 800 individuals have been detained, while nearly 700 others are subject to arrest warrants and have been placed on immigration watchlists. As of the same morning, 93 suspects have already been sent to court.

Chhay Sinarith underlined that the new law will play a key role in restoring Cambodia’s reputation and strengthening efforts to combat technology-based crime. He also urged the public to cooperate by reporting suspected scam activities.

He further noted that authorities are continuing active investigations. On 3 April 2026, expert officials and investigating judges from the Phnom Penh Municipal Court conducted an on-site inspection of a suspected scam location in Meun Chey district, Prey Veng province, with findings still pending.

“All locations linked to online scam activities that have been shut down will be sealed to prevent reuse,” he added.

The crackdown reflects the government’s intensified push to eliminate technology-based fraud and protect national security, economic stability, and Cambodia’s international image.
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