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Cambodia Passes Tough Law Against International Scam Centers

4/4/2026

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Cambodia's parliament passed a law on April 3, 2026, targeting scam centers defrauding international victims.
Justice Minister Keut Rith said the law aims to prevent these scams and follows international pressure and sanctions over Cambodia's role in cyber fraud.
The legislation imposes two-to-five-year prison terms and fines up to $125,000 for online scams, with harsher penalties for gang-related offenses, and ongoing crackdowns including the extradition of key money-laundering figures.

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Cambodia's parliament passed a law on April 3, 2026, targeting scam centers defrauding international victims.
Justice Minister Keut Rith said the law aims to prevent these scams and follows international pressure and sanctions over Cambodia's role in cyber fraud.
The legislation imposes two-to-five-year prison terms and fines up to $125,000 for online scams, with harsher penalties for gang-related offenses, and ongoing crackdowns including the extradition of key money-laundering figures.