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Thousands Freed from Cambodian Scam Compounds Amid Pressure

1/22/2026

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Thousands of individuals, including suspected human trafficking victims, have escaped or been released from scam compounds in Cambodia amid rising international pressure.
The Indonesian embassy confirmed 1,440 nationals were freed.
Many Chinese citizens queued outside their embassy.
Amnesty International warned that these individuals lack adequate support and may be re-trafficked.
Prime Minister Hun Manet pledged to combat cyber scams amid accusations that the Cambodian government is complicit in an industry estimated to generate over $12.5 billion annually.

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Thousands of individuals, including suspected human trafficking victims, have escaped or been released from scam compounds in Cambodia amid rising international pressure.
The Indonesian embassy confirmed 1,440 nationals were freed.
Many Chinese citizens queued outside their embassy.
Amnesty International warned that these individuals lack adequate support and may be re-trafficked.
Prime Minister Hun Manet pledged to combat cyber scams amid accusations that the Cambodian government is complicit in an industry estimated to generate over $12.5 billion annually.