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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Senator for Global Worker Fraud

4/24/2026

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U.S. Treasury sanctioned Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 associates for operating fraud centers that target Americans.
Fraud schemes have ensnared up to 300,000 Southeast Asian workers, many forced to steal U.S. savings.
Human rights experts report many workers are trafficked to Myanmar and Cambodia after false job promises.
Attorney Jeanine Pirro and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged to pursue fraudsters as a top Trump Administration priority.

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U.S. Treasury sanctioned Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 associates for operating fraud centers that target Americans.
Fraud schemes have ensnared up to 300,000 Southeast Asian workers, many forced to steal U.S. savings.
Human rights experts report many workers are trafficked to Myanmar and Cambodia after false job promises.
Attorney Jeanine Pirro and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged to pursue fraudsters as a top Trump Administration priority.