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2,000 Arrested in Cambodia's Major Cybercrime Crackdown

7/20/2025

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In a bold move against cybercrime, Cambodia has apprehended more than 2,000 suspects linked to internet scam centers, acting on Prime Minister Hun Manet's orders. Raids across nine provinces uncovered alarming instances of human trafficking and forced labor. With Southeast Asian scams raking in an estimated $40 billion each year, the region's reputation as a cybercrime hotspot is undeniable.

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In a bold move against cybercrime, Cambodia has apprehended more than 2,000 suspects linked to internet scam centers, acting on Prime Minister Hun Manet's orders. Raids across nine provinces uncovered alarming instances of human trafficking and forced labor. With Southeast Asian scams raking in an estimated $40 billion each year, the region's reputation as a cybercrime hotspot is undeniable.