Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Suppression Phase
Police scheduled to begin long-term monitoring to prevent the re-emergence of criminal hubs.
Final Deadline
Target date for the complete elimination of online scam centers in Cambodia.
Target Deadline
Official goal for the total shutdown of all remaining online scam centers in Cambodia.
Status Update
Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith announces 80% of targets have been closed.
Progress Report
Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith announces 80% of targeted centers are closed.
Crackdown Commences
Cambodian Commission for Combating Online Scams begins targeting 250 known locations.
Crackdown Initiation
Cambodian authorities begin targeting 250 suspected online scam locations.
Cambodia has announced an aggressive timeline to dismantle its notorious network of online scam centers, targeting a full shutdown by the end of April. The initiative has already resulted in the repatriation of nearly 10,000 trafficked workers, though experts remain skeptical about the long-term impact on the underlying criminal infrastructure.
Cambodian authorities have set a firm deadline of April 30, 2026, to dismantle all remaining online scam centers within the country. While the government reports that 80% of targeted sites have already been closed, international experts remain skeptical about the depth of enforcement against high-level criminal networks.