Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Suppression Phase
Police scheduled to begin long-term monitoring to prevent the re-emergence of criminal hubs.
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 Deadline
Official goal for the total shutdown of all remaining online scam centers in Cambodia.
Target Shutdown Deadline
The date by which the government aims to have all scam centers in the country shuttered.
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.
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 Initiation
Cambodian authorities begin targeting 250 suspected online scam locations.
Crackdown Initiative Begins
The Commission for Combating Online Scams begins targeting 250 suspected locations.
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.
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.