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PM Hun Manet Launches Crackdown on Scam Operations

4/7/2026

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  • Prime Minister Hun Manet announced plans to shut down scam operations after international pressure to protect the economy and reputation.
  • Arrests of Chen Zhi signal accountability amid the crackdown.
  • Despite sanctions, tycoons such as Ly Yong Phat reportedly continue operations.
  • Reports describe harsh working conditions for scam workers coerced to defraud victims globally, and critics cite lax regulations and elite ties.