Cambodia Claimed to Have Eradicated Online Scam Facilities
While the Cambodian administration argues that there are no illegal scam centers left in the country, rights organizations approach this statement with skepticism.
The Cambodian government announced that a major threshold has been crossed against the scam industry, which is held responsible for the theft of billions of dollars globally, reporting that there are no longer any online scam facilities left in the country.
Government Statements
Chhay Sinarith, the senior minister responsible for combating online scams, stated at a meeting attended by foreign diplomats that large-scale scam activities have been completely brought under control.
In official statements made, the information that no online scam compounds remain in the country was shared with the participants.
Fragmented Activities Continue
Official authorities acknowledged that criminal syndicates have shifted towards smaller and more fragmented areas such as guesthouses, residences, rental houses, vehicles, and cafes instead of large centers.
It was stated that Cambodian security forces will continue to target such covert and small-scale operations.
International Suspicions
Amnesty International Deputy Regional Director Montse Ferrer expressed a high level of skepticism regarding the claim that the sector has been completely eradicated, due to the deep roots of this multi-billion-dollar industry in the country.
Operation Balance Sheet
It was announced that since July 2025, Cambodian authorities have inspected 793 suspected locations and raided 624 sites.
As a result of these operations, it was reported that approximately 30,000 suspects of 39 different nationalities were detained.