HANOI: The Cambodian Task Force Against Online Scams said authorities had detained 3,455 individuals since operations began on June 27, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported.
According to a statement released on Wednesday (Oct 15), raids targeted 92 sites across 18 cities and provinces out of the country’s total 25. The arrested suspects include nationals from 20 countries.
Dozens of alleged ringleaders have already been sent to court for prosecution, while most of the remaining foreign suspects are being deported to their home countries.
This large-scale operation marks an unprecedented step by Cambodia to dismantle high-tech fraud networks, aiming to preserve public security, order and social safety. - Bernama/VNA
