26-3-2025 (BANGKOK) Cambodian authorities have uncovered two illicit online scam networks operating from Poipet, leading to the detention of dozens of Thai nationals.
Among the 63 Thai citizens detained in the March 22 operation, authorities identified seven individuals as the alleged masterminds behind the criminal enterprise. The remaining 57 individuals, including two minors, are slated for deportation to Thailand.
Law enforcement officials discovered what appeared to be a sophisticated operation, seizing a substantial cache of equipment and documentation. The evidence haul comprised 33 computers, 65 mobile telephones allegedly used in criminal activities, alongside dozens of Thai identification cards and two passports.
Investigations at the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police Commissariat revealed that nearly four dozen of the detained individuals had their freedom of movement curtailed, though investigators found no evidence of physical abuse. The suspected ringleaders are currently undergoing intensive questioning at the provincial headquarters.
The National Police emphasised that the group had been preparing to exploit Cambodian territory as a base for perpetrating cybercrimes targeting international victims. Authorities are now liaising with their Thai counterparts to facilitate the deportation proceedings of those not facing charges.
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