Commission for Combating Online Scams

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Timeline

  1. Suppression Phase

    Planned commencement of ongoing police activities to prevent the re-emergence of scam hubs.

  2. Target Shutdown Deadline

    The date by which the government aims to have all scam centers in the country shuttered.

  3. Progress Report

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

  4. Crackdown Initiative Begins

    The Commission for Combating Online Scams begins targeting 250 suspected locations.

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Cambodia Pledges Total Shutdown of Online Scam Hubs by April 2026

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.

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