Cambodia creates new national task force against online scams and gambling-related fraud

Cambodia has launched a multi-agency task force to focus on online scam and gambling networks.

Cambodia.- A new national cybercrime task force has been announced to target online scams, gambling-related fraud, and money laundering. The move follows mounting international pressure and sanctions from the US and UK against Prince Holding Group, which is accused of operating criminal networks under the guise of legitimate business.

The new task force will be coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and will integrate multiple ministries and law enforcement agencies. It will target criminal masterminds, protect victims, and suspend websites and business licences tied to illegal operations, including gambling platforms, the government said. Authorities also pledged to boost digital surveillance and forensic capacity and enhance cross-border enforcement with countries such as South Korea, China, and ASEAN member states.

Cambodia says that over the past two years, authorities have suspended more than 1,000 gambling-related websites and frozen bank accounts linked to digital fraud schemes, showing a “firm commitment to eradicating online crimes and safeguarding digital integrity.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised that enhanced cooperation with foreign embassies has allowed the repatriation of victims and intelligence sharing on regional cybercrime groups.

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Cambodia has launched a multi-agency task force to focus on online scam and gambling networks. Cambodia.- A new national cybercrime task force has been announced to target online scams, gambling-related…