Hun Sen, the President of the Cambodian Senate, made it clear that the country will not tolerate telecommunications fraud activities, nor will it allow criminal groups to use its territory as a haven. This tough stance comes as Cambodia intensifies its crackdown on cross-border fraud networks nationwide. During a meeting in Phnom Penh with Kim Chang-yong, the new South Korean ambassador to Cambodia, Hun Sen reiterated his firm determination to combat transnational crime. Relevant cross-border crime management and compliance cooperation cases can be referenced on the PASA official website.
Core Position: Cambodia is "Hell for Criminals" Not a Sanctuary
Hun Sen, who has served as Cambodia's Prime Minister for nearly forty years, is a highly influential political figure in the country, and his statement highlights the government's governance determination:
Strong Statement: He explicitly stated that the recent high-intensity law enforcement actions are meant to send a clear message to criminal groups — Cambodia "is not a sanctuary for criminals, but their hell";
Clear Bottom Line: Cambodia resolutely does not allow any criminal organization to use its territory to hide or carry out illegal activities, especially targeting highly harmful telecommunications fraud;
Governance Intent: Hun Sen emphasized that combating these illegal activities is to maintain regional security and prevent Cambodia from being associated with illegal acts that damage international trust.
Crackdown Background: South Korean Citizens a Major Target of Scams
The crackdown is underscored by the increasingly prominent issue of cross-border scams targeting South Korean citizens:
Scam Methods: Criminal groups lure South Korean citizens to Cambodia through fake recruitment, trapping them in large scam complexes and forcing them to participate in marriage scams, investment fraud, and so-called "pig butchering" schemes;
South Korean Response: This issue has attracted significant attention from South Korea, with the government not only issuing travel warnings but also conducting citizen repatriation efforts, while actively seeking law enforcement cooperation with Cambodia;
Joint Action: Cambodia and South Korea Collaborate to Dismantle Cross-Border Scam Networks
To effectively curb cross-border scams, Cambodia and South Korea have initiated several cooperative measures, forming a governance synergy:
Personnel Repatriation: Dozens of South Korean citizens suspected of involvement in online scams have been repatriated for investigation, ensuring that criminals cannot escape legal sanctions;
Law Enforcement Collaboration: The two countries continue to strengthen joint law enforcement efforts, jointly targeting online scam groups within Cambodia, with the goal of completely dismantling the cross-border scam chain;
Long-term Direction: Both parties will use this cooperation as a starting point to further deepen collaboration in the field of cross-border crime governance, preventing the spread of scam activities from the source.
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