Cambodia conducts a large-scale crackdown on online scams, arresting 215 foreigners. Currently, Cambodian authorities are interrogating them and recording their criminal records.
Written by Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, Director-General of the Royal Thai Police, Lieutenant General Chum Rieng, who has coordinated with the Chief of Cambodian Police. The police entered a three-story building for a search, located at the Grand Court Square, where, according to Thai news media, some Thais were deceived into working.
Chinese nationals rent premises in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey Province, across from the Rong Kluea Market Khlong Luek checkpoint area for online gambling and scam operations. The land and buildings are identified as belonging to Banteay Meanchey Province.
The authorities arrested a total of 215 foreigners, including 109 Thais, 5 Taiwanese, 50 Pakistanis, 3 Indonesians, and 48 Indians. Currently, the Cambodian side is questioning and recording them.
Recently, the Director-General of the Thai Police met with the Deputy Director of the Cambodian Police.
Security intelligence indicates that this move will evacuate a large number of Thais from the building, which is claimed to be the largest online business location between the two countries, and is seen as a significant action. The crackdown will continue.
Mr. Jirayu continued, the Assistant Ambassador, Thai police, and consular officials will go to the Khlong Luek checkpoint border. They will monitor progress in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo Province, handle document records, screen for preliminary inquiries to determine whether these individuals are victims or participants in the operation.
