54 Indicted Over Theft of Online Scam Evidence From Kampot Casino
54 Indicted Over Theft of Online Scam Evidence From Kampot Casino
PHNOM PENH, May 31, 2026 — Cambodian prosecutors have charged 54 individuals, including police officers, military police personnel and other suspects, in connection with the alleged theft of evidence seized during an online scam crackdown at a casino in Kampot province.
According to officials, the charges were filed on May 31 following an investigation into the disappearance of evidence from a casino in the Prek Chak area after authorities had conducted operations targeting online scam activities.
Kampot Provincial Police Commissioner Mao Chandarith announced that prosecutors had formally charged dozens of suspects, including law enforcement officers accused of participating in or facilitating the theft. Images of 32 implicated officials and four alleged beneficiaries were also publicly released through official channels.
Authorities said the suspects face a range of criminal charges, including instigation, conspiracy to commit aggravated theft, destruction of evidence, aggravated theft, concealment of evidence and receiving stolen property under multiple provisions of Cambodia’s Criminal Code.
Phnom Penh Municipal Court spokesperson Plang Sophal confirmed that the number of individuals charged in the case had risen to 54, reflecting the expanding scope of the investigation.
The case has attracted widespread public attention after reports emerged that police and military police officers allegedly collaborated to cut through security barriers and steal items being held as evidence following a major online scam operation at the casino.
The incident comes as the Cambodian government intensifies its nationwide campaign against online scam networks. Prime Minister Hun Manet has repeatedly ordered authorities to eliminate online scam operations and strengthen enforcement efforts to protect national security and Cambodia’s international reputation.
Investigations are continuing, and authorities have indicated that additional legal action could follow if further evidence emerges. The case is being closely watched as a test of accountability and transparency amid Cambodia’s broader anti-scam crackdown.
