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The past few days saw continued progress in the Kingdom’s efforts to suppress online crimes activities.
Raids across the country saw more than hundreds of suspects detained, while numerous undocumented residents were also discovered.
Banteay Meanchey
In Banteay Meanchey province, authorities inspected several locations in Poipet town yesterday, June 6.
At the first location, a four-storey building in Samaki Meanchey village, they discovered 22 Indonesians, six of them women, along with scam equipment. The gang allegedly impersonated tax collection officials to defraud victims in Indonesia.
An inspection of a property in Mittapheap village found no evidence of online scam operations, but five Indonesians were unable to produce passports. They have been sent to immigration authorities for further action.
Phnom Penh
On June 5, capital authorities inspected 100 locations suspected of involvement in online scam operations.
Four Cambodians and 13 Vietnamese detained at a villa in Por Sen Chey district, with a range of evidence seized, while a house in the Polaris II development of Borey Peng Huoth in Chbar Ampov saw 25 Vietnamese, including three women, taken into custody. Additional evidence was seized.
In Kamboul district, four Chinese nationals were detained, when authorities raided a property suspected of storing equipment used for online scam activities and discovered tools allegedly used for extortion and torture.
Investigators identified two suspected violations within the Bridge residential and SOHO complex in Chamkar Mon District. Three undocumented foreigners were detained, while one man was arrested after officials found evidence suggesting involvement in the drug trade.
In Mean Chey District, authorities raided a billiards club, arresting 13 suspects in connection with alleged illegal gambling activities. Among the evidence seized were fish-shooting gaming tables, $7,040 in foreign currency and 360,000 riel in cash.
Several building owners and managers were fined for renting or leasing property to undocumented foreigners.
Tbong Khmum
On the same day, July 5, authorities in Tbong Khmum province discovered 23 foreign nationals, including three women, who are suspected of being involved in online crimes.
The suspects were detained during inspections of three large compounds in Ponhea Krek district.
Svay Rieng
A joint task force in Svay Rieng province conducted raids at four suspected online scam locations — two in Bavet town and two in Kampong Rou district — arresting 78 suspects and seizing a large quantity of evidence.
The June 4 operation led to the arrest of 59 Chinese nationals, including one woman, 19 Vietnamese, including six women. Authorities also seized computers, vehicles, mobile phones and other equipment.
