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57 Koreans, 29 Chinese Arrested in Phnom Penh Scam Raid

10/24/2025

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Cambodian authorities arrested 57 South Koreans and 29 Chinese nationals during a raid on suspected cyberscam operations in Phnom Penh, amid a surge in pig butchering schemes.
The South Korean government has been actively addressing the issue, with 550 citizens reported missing or held in Cambodia.
In Minnesota, the Better Business Bureau warns of a new scam called 'ghost tapping' that uses wireless devices to steal money during tap-to-pay transactions.

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Cambodian authorities arrested 57 South Koreans and 29 Chinese nationals during a raid on suspected cyberscam operations in Phnom Penh, amid a surge in pig butchering schemes.
The South Korean government has been actively addressing the issue, with 550 citizens reported missing or held in Cambodia.
In Minnesota, the Better Business Bureau warns of a new scam called 'ghost tapping' that uses wireless devices to steal money during tap-to-pay transactions.