The UK has welcomed the results of the most recent crackdown on online scam operations and is pleased to strengthen cooperation with Cambodia in the fight against these crimes.
Dominic Williams, British ambassador to Cambodia, held a January 16 working meeting with Chhay Sinarith, Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions, who chairs the Secretariat of the Committee to Combat Technology Crime (CCTC).
Sinarith briefed the ambassador on the latest operations which aim to apprehend key targets involved in technology-related fraud.
According to the CCTC, he highlighted the Cambodian government’s firm stance and commitment to wiping out online scams, as well as strictly enforcing the law against ringleaders and their accomplices.
He also emphasised the importance of continuing to strengthen and expand cooperation with foreign partners, with the aim of jointly cracking down on, eradicating, and punishing fraud syndicates comprehensively and globally, it added.
“The ambassador expressed his appreciation and congratulations on the results of recent operations to crack down on locations and major technology fraud syndicates. These results are concrete testimony to Cambodia’s efforts and demonstrate to the world Cambodia’s attention to actively implementing this work,” it continued.
Williams stated that the UK is pleased to further strengthen close cooperation with Cambodia in the fight against technology-related fraud, according to the CCTC.
Both parties exchanged views and plans for the next steps regarding the expansion of cooperation, particularly through information exchange and capacity building.
In 2025, Cambodia cracked down on hundreds of online scam cases and deported thousands of foreigners who were involved, while many ringleaders are currently undergoing judicial proceedings.
Major cases include the recent arrest of Chen Zhi, founder of Prince Bank, who was sent to China to face charges, and the arrest of a suspect holding the title of Neak Oknha, Ly Kuong, who was sent to pre-trial detention on January 15.
In recent days, hundreds of foreigners have been seen departing from buildings in Preah Sihanouk province and Kampong Rou district, Svay Rieng province. Analysts believe their departure demonstrates the government’s firm commitment and concrete action in cracking down on online scam crimes.
“It shows that the Royal Government’s determination, declarations and commitments match what we are seeing. It demonstrates that what the government announced is being implemented in reality, and is not merely rhetoric,” said Chhort Bunthang, a social analyst with the Royal Academy of Cambodia.
