Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – To severely crack down on cross-border crimes and improve the social security environment, the Phnom Penh Unified Command conducted a 15-day special investigation and crackdown operation from February 3rd to 18th. Under the personal command and leadership of Phnom Penh Mayor and Chairman of the Unified Command, Khun Sreng, law enforcement focused on two prominent issues: online fraud and illegal residency, implementing intensive investigations and rectification.
During the operation, the task force conducted a thorough search of apartments, row houses, guesthouses, hotels, and other key locations and buildings in Phnom Penh's 14 administrative districts. Statistics show that a total of 2,709 locations were investigated, and 21,104 foreign residents were registered (including 6,683 women), achieving full coverage of key areas without any blind spots. Based on comprehensive investigation, law enforcement officers accurately identified targets and acted decisively, successfully cracking 40 online fraud cases and arresting 284 foreign suspects (including 31 women). The suspects reportedly come from 13 countries, including China, Vietnam, Myanmar, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Singapore.
Currently, police have transferred 11 serious cases to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for trial, and 24 suspects have been identified as ringleaders or core members of the fraud rings. The relevant judicial procedures are proceeding smoothly.
The Phnom Penh Unified Command has clearly stated that it will maintain a high-pressure crackdown on all types of cross-border crimes, including online fraud, resolutely strengthening the rule of law in the capital city of Phnom Penh and fully safeguarding public safety and normal order.
