Nearly 1,800 Chinese among thousands held in huge Cambodian raid on scam compoundListen to this articleApprehended suspects are lined up on the ground following a massive raid on a scam compound in Bavet city, southeastern Cambodia. Nearly 1,800 Chinese nationals were among those held, according to the Cambodian Interior Ministry. Chen is accused of various illegal activities, including opening a casino, fraud, illegal operations, and concealing criminal proceeds. The Bavet raid was "the largest operation" since Cambodia recently launched its nationwide crackdown on online fraud, the Cambodia China Times reported on Saturday night. "Online fraud has damaged Cambodia's national reputation and image, and we will spare no effort to eradicate this problem," Sun Chanthol said last month.

Source: Bangkok Post February 02, 2026 08:36 UTC