Cambodian Cyberscam Crackdown Exposes Global Fraud Network

A chilling wave of arrests swept Cambodia in July 2025, as authorities detained over 1,000 individuals in raids targeting cyberscam operations across five provinces. These shadowy scam centers, masquerading as legitimate businesses, forced workers to orchestrate romance scams, investment frauds, and other online deceptions, preying on victims worldwide.

The sheer scale of this criminal enterprise is staggering, with an estimated 150,000 cybercriminals operating in Cambodia alone, including recruits from Vietnam, China, Taiwan, and Indonesia. Even more horrifying, experts like Jacob Sims reveal that Cambodian elites may be complicit, with the cyberscam industry fueling up to 60% of the nation’s GDP through corrupt schemes like "citizenship by investment." This isn’t just crime—it’s a state-enabled nightmare that spans continents. Anyone with an online presence is a potential target, as these scammers wield sophisticated tactics to steal money and personal data.

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