Cambodia Calls for Global Cooperation to Fight Online Scams
Cambodia Calls for Global Cooperation to Fight Online Scams
PHNOM PENH, April 24, 2026 — Cambodia called on Friday for stronger international cooperation and faster intelligence sharing to combat online scam networks, saying cross-border fraud operations require a collective global response.
In a government statement, Cambodia’s spokesperson said Phnom Penh was appealing for additional international support based on the principle of shared responsibility, with timely exchanges of information to improve the effectiveness of anti-scam operations.
The statement described online scams as a common regional challenge and said Cambodia had expanded close cooperation with partner countries, international organisations and relevant multilateral mechanisms.
Authorities said Cambodia has actively participated in investigations, crackdowns, suspect transfers and victim rescues linked to technology-enabled criminal networks.
The government said such efforts showed Cambodia was not only protecting national interests but also contributing more broadly to regional and global digital security.
The statement followed a cabinet meeting on April 23 in which Prime Minister Hun Manet praised law enforcement agencies and security forces for what officials described as major recent successes against online scam operations.
Hun Manet also ordered authorities to continue the crackdown without pause, rejecting speculation that enforcement would ease after the Khmer New Year holiday.
“The law already exists, therefore it must be enforced strictly and effectively, without leniency and without exception,” the prime minister was quoted as saying.
Cambodia has faced growing international scrutiny over scam compounds and trafficking-linked fraud centres in recent years, alongside several neighbouring countries in mainland Southeast Asia.
Officials say recent operations reflect a tougher enforcement push, while analysts note that dismantling transnational scam syndicates will require sustained regional coordination, intelligence sharing and financial tracking.
