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Story summary
- 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.
