Cambodia Raids 972 Online Scam Sites, Repatriates 23,760 Foreigners In Sweeping Anti-Crime Drive

PHNOM PENH, Nov 7 – Cambodian enforcement agencies cracked down on 972 online scam operations and deported 23,760 foreign nationals between July 2025 and October 2026, marking major progress in its nationwide campaign against cybercrime syndicates.

According to a press statement released on Saturday, November 7, 2026, by the Commission for Combating Online Scams (CCOS), authorities revoked 18 casino licences and suspended 10 others as part of comprehensive regulatory and police operations.

Senior Minister and CCOS official Chhay Sinarith revealed the findings during a media briefing on Friday, November 6, confirming that 5,032 suspects have been formally indicted and remanded in pre-trial detention.

Financial enforcement actions saw law enforcement agencies freeze over US$300 million across bank accounts, along with hundreds of millions of dollars in movable and immovable assets. All seized assets are currently subject to formal legal confiscation proceedings.

Sinarith emphasized that Cambodian authorities are pursuing in-depth investigations while deepening intelligence-sharing with international law enforcement partners to dismantle transnational criminal syndicates at their roots.

Enforcement Metrics, Asset Seizures, and Regulatory Actions

Key statistics, legal indictments, and operational measures include:

• Scam Operations Raided: 972 online scam locations targeted from July 2025 to October 2026.
• Foreigners Repatriated: 23,760 foreign nationals deported.
• Legal Indictments: 5,032 suspects indicted and placed in pre-trial detention.
• Casino Regulatory Enforcement: 18 casino licenses revoked, 10 licenses suspended.
• Financial Seizures: Over US$300 million in bank accounts frozen; hundreds of millions in physical and real estate assets designated for legal confiscation.

–NMT