Phnom Penh Municipal Police

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Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026

Timeline

  1. Suppression Phase

    Police scheduled to begin long-term monitoring to prevent the re-emergence of criminal hubs.

  2. Target Deadline

    Official goal for the total shutdown of all remaining online scam centers in Cambodia.

  3. Progress Report

    Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith announces 80% of targeted centers are closed.

  4. Crackdown Initiation

    Cambodian authorities begin targeting 250 suspected online scam locations.

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Cambodia Pledges Total Shutdown of Online Scam Centers by May 2026

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.

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