Cambodian authorities warn citizens against online fraud as criminals deploy new tactics

The Ministry of Interior’s Anti Cybercrime Department has issued a warning to the public about the dangers of romantic scams. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Interior’s Anti Cybercrime Department has issued a warning to the public about the dangers of romantic scams, which often involve individuals unwittingly using their personal bank accounts to facilitate the transfer of money obtained through online fraud.

The department recently arrested three Cambodian suspects in two separate cases, including a woman, for their involvement in such schemes.