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Cambodia intensifies crackdown on large-scale online scam networks
Cambodian authorities have intensified crackdowns on online scam networks, revealing the scale of criminal operations within the country. Officials recently granted journalists access to the 8 Park complex in Prey Veng province, a 120-hectare site that once housed approximately 20,000 people involved in fraudulent activities. The complex, which included housing, offices, and a large casino, was raided in February 2026 following intelligence provided by China's Ministry of Public Security and the FBI.
Since launching nationwide operations, the Cambodian Anti-Scam Commission reports having inspected 832 sites, with over 600 identified as being involved in scam activities. In the first half of 2026, authorities arrested 20,926 suspects representing 38 different nationalities. Additionally, Cambodia deported 46,474 foreign citizens during this period, 16,874 of whom were directly linked to online scams.
Despite these large-scale raids and the closure of major hubs, officials warn that criminal networks are evolving. Hay Makara of the Anti-Scam Commission noted that scammers are moving away from large complexes and are instead operating in smaller, more mobile groups from rental rooms, hotels, and vehicles to evade detection.
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8 Park · Cambodia · Cambodian Commission against Scams · FBI · Hay Makara · Hun Manet · Ministry of Interior of Cambodia · Ministry of Public Security of China
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- [● 4 SOURCES] More than 600 inspected sites were found to be involved in scam-related activities. notiziedi.it · www.quotidiano.net · www.iltempo.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 8 Park complex was raided in February 2026 following intelligence from China's Ministry of Public Security and the FBI. tuoitre.vn
- [DISPUTED] Authorities have inspected 832 sites across the country since starting operations against online scams. notiziedi.it · www.quotidiano.net · www.iltempo.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] Scammers are adapting to enforcement by working in smaller groups from rental rooms, hotels, and cars. notiziedi.it · www.quotidiano.net · www.iltempo.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cambodia deported 46,474 foreign citizens in the first half of 2026, including 16,874 directly linked to online scams. thanhnien.vn
- [● 5 SOURCES] The 8 Park complex in Prey Veng province covered 120 hectares and once housed approximately 20,000 people. notiziedi.it · tuoitre.vn · www.quotidiano.net · www.iltempo.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it
- [DISPUTED] In the first six months of 2026, authorities arrested 20,926 suspects of 38 different nationalities in online scam crackdowns. thanhnien.vn