Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Suppression Phase
Planned commencement of ongoing police activities to prevent the re-emergence of scam hubs.
Final Deadline
Target date for the complete elimination of online scam centers in Cambodia.
Target Shutdown Deadline
The date by which the government aims to have all scam centers in the country shuttered.
Expected Response
Deadline for Harvard University to file its initial legal response to the DOJ complaint.
Federal Lawsuit Filed
Trump administration sues Harvard for civil rights violations and fund recovery.
Status Update
Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith announces 80% of targets have been closed.
Progress Report
Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith announces 80% of targeted centers have been closed.
Crackdown Commences
Cambodian Commission for Combating Online Scams begins targeting 250 known locations.
Crackdown Initiative Begins
The Commission for Combating Online Scams begins targeting 250 suspected locations.
SFFA v. Harvard Ruling
Supreme Court ends race-conscious admissions in higher education.
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a landmark lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging systemic violations of civil rights laws and seeking the recovery of federal funds. This action marks a significant escalation in federal oversight of elite higher education and sets a high-stakes precedent for institutional compliance.
Cambodian authorities have set an ambitious end-of-April deadline to dismantle the country's notorious network of online scam centers. While the government reports significant progress in repatriating workers and closing facilities, international experts warn that systemic corruption may allow the industry to persist or relocate.
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.