Cambodian authorities arrested over 1,000 individuals in a crackdown on cyber-scam operations linked to organized crime. The directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet demands law enforcement and the military prevent online scams or face job loss. Cyber-scam operations have proliferated since the pandemic, often involving forced labor and human trafficking. The UN estimates that around 100,000 people are enslaved in Cambodia, part of a broader issue in Southeast Asia contributing to an annual loss of $40 billion. Raids occurred across five provinces, resulting in significant arrests of individuals from various countries.
Prime Minister Hun Manet's directive to law enforcement and the military emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach to online scams, threatening job loss for noncompliance.
More than 1,000 suspects have been arrested across five provinces in Cambodia due to an extensive crackdown on cyber-scam operations linked to organized crime.
Cambodia has become a hub for cyber-scam operations post-pandemic, with many scams perpetrated by organized crime groups and thousands of victims affected.
An estimated 100,000 individuals are enslaved in Cambodia due to illegal activities, reflecting a significant issue of human trafficking linked to scams.
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