The Cambodian government recently acknowledged that the tough crackdown on online fraud combined with the energy price shocks from the Middle East conflict are causing significant short-term economic pain for the country. The government has officially lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026 fr
The Cambodian government is conducting a systematic sweep of online scams and illegal gambling networks within its borders with unprecedented intensity. According to a statement released last Friday by the Royal Government's spokesperson's office and quoted by the Khmer Times, from last July to mid
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control recently added Cambodian Senator and businessman Guo An and his 28 individuals and entities to the sanctions list, accusing his controlled casinos, resorts, and office parks of being systematically used as large-scale online fraud bases
On April 5th, Cambodian police conducted a raid on Gang Dao Casino in Sihanouk Province, uncovering an online scam hub within the casino. Law enforcement seized nearly 500 computers and over 1000 mobile phones, which were allegedly used for illegal operations. A total of 108 suspects were detained,
The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently held a special meeting, led by the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Interior and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Anti-Cyber Fraud Committee, Cai Xi Na Lie, who comprehensively interpreted the newly promulgated "Anti-Telecommunication Network
Amnesty International's latest report points out that the Cambodian government has recently issued licenses to "dozens of casinos," which are allegedly directly related to online scam dens. Despite the Cambodian authorities' high-profile claims of cracking down on cybercrime, the human rights organi
An investigation report from Amnesty International has caused a stir in Cambodia. The report indicates that at least 12 legally licensed casinos are directly or indirectly linked to telecommunications fraud parks, involving serious human rights issues such as torture, forced labor, child labor, and
Cambodia continues to intensify its crackdown on online fraud. The Secretary-General of Cambodia's Anti-Fraud Committee, Chhay Sinath, revealed at a recent press conference that to date, the nation has solved 250 cases of online fraud and sealed the same number of criminal dens, including up to 92 r
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently announced that the implementation of the minimum guaranteed fee for electronic gaming system administrators, originally scheduled for April, has been postponed to June 1, providing the industry with a two-month buffer period. This dec
Taiwanese fugitive Lin Bingwen was ambushed by several gunmen on the night of March 23 in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, and was killed by 29 bullets, ending his years-long run from the law. Lin Bingwen was wanted in Taiwan for his involvement in the "88 Club" money laundering case, which allegedly proces
Cambodian gambling giant NagaCorp Ltd recently announced its full-year financial report for 2025, with net profits soaring to $309.9 million, nearly tripling from $109.6 million in 2024. Excluding the asset impairment impact of about $89.1 million from the Russian project in the previous year, profi
Cambodia, in the context of ongoing crackdowns on online scams and the regulation of the gambling industry, has made significant personnel changes to its regulatory bodies and disclosed alarming investigative data. According to the Cambodian National Police, a ceremony for the handover of the positi
Cambodia's Commercial Gambling Commission technical advisor Qing Zhan Ta recently revealed that by 2025, the national gambling duty revenue will reach approximately $72 million, a 14% increase from $60 million in 2024, showing that the industry maintains a recovery trend amidst ongoing rectification
The Cambodia Gaming Management Committee (CGMC) took action last week, revoking the licenses of four casinos and suspending one, due to their business ties with suspected fraud kingpin Chen Zhi. Chen Zhi's Prince Group is believed to operate one of the world's largest online fraud networks, once ear
Cambodia's Sihanoukville Port (West Port) recently launched a large-scale law enforcement operation. On the morning of February 10th, the West Port Province Unified Command Committee coordinated multiple departments to conduct a surprise inspection of the local Golden Lion Casino. Did you know, this
The Cambodian government launched a strong offensive against multinational fraud syndicates, with law enforcement raiding a large casino in Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province on January 31, successfully dismantling a hidden online fraud den. This operation resulted in the arrest of 2044 foreign suspect
