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Over 1,000 Detained in Cambodia's Crackdown on Internet Scams

7/17/2025

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In a bold move against internet scams, Cambodian authorities have detained over 1,000 people, including 75 Taiwanese nationals, following Prime Minister Hun Manet's directive. The UN has identified Southeast Asia as the epicenter of these scams, with staggering annual losses of $40 billion. Disturbingly, many detainees have recounted experiences of trafficking and abuse within these centers.

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In a bold move against internet scams, Cambodian authorities have detained over 1,000 people, including 75 Taiwanese nationals, following Prime Minister Hun Manet's directive. The UN has identified Southeast Asia as the epicenter of these scams, with staggering annual losses of $40 billion. Disturbingly, many detainees have recounted experiences of trafficking and abuse within these centers.