On September 19, authorities from the Dangkao District Unified Command carried out an administrative check on a house at No. 25B on Street 02B in Mole Village, Sangkat Dangkao, Phnom Penh. When police stepped inside, they discovered the place was no ordinary rental—it was being used as a hidden base for online scams. Nine Bangladeshi nationals were detained at the scene.
Local media reported that officers seized a array of gear used in the operation, including six all-in-one desktop computers, 15 mobile phones, and a quantity of fake US dollars. The nine suspects and the confiscated evidence have been handed over to the Phnom Penh Municipal Police Headquarters, where officers are building a case to forward to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for legal action.
It is a common sight in these neighborhoods to see long rows of rental shophouses tucked away off the main roads. With the main doors locked and heavy curtains drawn, illicit activities can easily hide behind the lively backdrop of street stalls and buzzing motorbikes outside. But despite keeping a low profile, this group couldn't avoid the sudden police raid.
