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Malaysian media reported on October 21 that Thailand has become a key transit hub for kidnapping, trafficking and online fraud in Southeast Asia, crimes worth billions of dollars a year.
Another drug case has been cracked in the border town of Poipet.
On October 21, the Anti-Human Trafficking Police Department under the Lao Ministry of Public Security announced that law enforcement handled 45 new cases, arresting 119 suspects—including 36 foreign nationals. A total of 86 victims were rescued, among whom were 80 females and 71 minors under the age of 18.
Malaysian immigration authorities raided 19 locations in Janda Baik, Pahang, on October 21.
Following an advisory from the Chinese Embassy warning citizens of recruitment traps and human trafficking risks along the Thai-Myanmar border, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak said on Wednesday that Thailand highly values tourist safety and strictly combats crime. However, he urged that China's warnings should align with actual conditions to avoid unnecessary panic.
According to an announcement by the General Department of Immigration on October 21, a total of 721 foreigners involved in illegal activities were deported between October 11 and 20. The deportees included 95 women and hailed from 20 countries and regions, including China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, South Korea, and the United States.
As neighboring Southeast Asian countries intensify crackdowns on cyber fraud, criminal syndicates have been shifting operations, prompting Vietnamese authorities to tighten defenses.
Even ordinary street betel nut stalls are taking an unexpected turn after dark in Myanmar.
There is a follow-up to the fatal fall at a residential complex in Phnom Penh early this morning.
Vietnamese authorities have uncovered a case of harboring foreigners staying illegally.
Cross-border handovers at busy land ports are often the clearest indicator of daily immigration and law enforcement routines between neighboring nations.
Another sudden police raid played out on the streets of Poipet.
Phnom Penh is pressing ahead with its cleanup of scam operations, with inspectors now turning their attention to Russey Keo District.
Wa State is continuing its handovers of Chinese nationals to China.
Sometimes stopping a scam comes down to brute physical intervention. After receiving an anti-fraud alert that a resident was being targeted, officers from the Zhaojia Police Station in Sichuan rushed directly to the home after multiple warning phone calls failed to connect.
Another corner of Poipet's cross-border grey industry has just been pushed into the spotlight.
Another human-smuggling route luring Chinese workers from Laos into Thailand under the promise of high-paying jobs has been intercepted right at the border.
A coordinated cross-border police operation has dismantled a syndicate using residential properties in Malaysia to run an illicit operation targeting clients in Singapore.
Another fugitive wanted in China has been caught in Thailand.
Law enforcement in Pakistan's capital has just made an large-scale sweep.
China's immigration authority has released its third-quarter figures on the fight against illegal border crossings and related crimes.
Binance is aiming to make long, tedious 0x crypto addresses a thing of the past for automated interactions.
Another raid has unfolded in the capital. According to on-site sources, police raided a second site suspected of operating illegal online activities in the Chbar Ampov area of Phnom Penh, detaining multiple individuals found inside the building.
A cross-border cyber fraud case heard in Kedah has laid bare the operational division and legal divergence common in regional scam networks.
When people in police uniforms knock late at night, telling duty from crime can be dangerously difficult.
Rather than shutting down under mounting scrutiny, scam syndicates near the Myanmar border appear to be shifting their operations deeper into remote jungle terrain.
Another scam-den raid has been reported in Boten, Laos.
A casino in Bavet has received a provincial multi-agency inspection.
The money is visible on the phone screen, but getting it out of the bank has become nearly impossible.
Scam tactics around fake online tasks continue to evolve, but the core objective remains finding ways to drain victims' pockets.
After eight months of silence, the missing son suddenly appeared on a video call, only to demand that his mother withdraw her missing person report.
Law enforcement sweeps targeting cyber fraud are visibly intensifying across Malaysia.
The excavators in Shwe Kokko are still running, gradually tearing down compounds tied to illicit operations.
A prostitution probe at two karaoke parlors in Ho Chi Minh City has led police straight into a major underground football gambling syndicate.
Central Asia is stepping up against cross-border online fraud too. Kazakhstan's National Security Committee (KNB) announced on October 19 that law enforcement authorities uncovered 13 Chinese nationals during an operation against illegal immigration, finding that they were allegedly running a covert international cyber fraud operation inside the country.
Nerves in Phnom Penh's banking sector are running high again.
Anyone frequently crossing between Mae Sot and Myawaddy should pay close attention to the border crossing right now.
Tension in Mong La has reportedly flared up again over the past few days.
Vientiane's nightlife scene is being forced to call it an early night.
He paid around 100,000 baht to be smuggled in, but ended up detained at a Bangkok restaurant.
Many thought the scam syndicates in northern Myanmar might ease off after the rescue of actor Wang Xing, but recent cases of Chinese nationals vanishing upon arrival in Thailand have raised fresh alarms online.
Police in the Cambodian border city of Bavet have swept another set of suspected illegal sites.
An unverified tip-off has surfaced online alleging a death linked to illegal detention in Pasay, pointing the finger at a building's management.
Relocating after crackdowns in Cambodia does not necessarily lead to safer ground.
The regulatory pressure on unauthorized operations across Pakistan shows no sign of easing up.
A high-rise apartment building in Phnom Penh's Chroy Changvar district has caught fire.
The latest US report has once again put Cambodia under heavy scrutiny, and the official response this time carries a notably cautious tone.
Another batch of fraud suspects has been escorted across the border from Mong La.
The money in the account vanished while the owner never even touched his phone.
A secluded resort villa turned out to be a front for international cyber fraud. According to The Indian Express, Pune Rural Police in Maharashtra raided an illegal call center operating inside a villa at Omega Society in Nangargaon village, Lonavala, on October 15, arresting 20 suspects on site.
The regional net around online scam hubs in Southeast Asia is tightening once again.
Another Myanmar scam compound has been named by a tipster, this time the so-called Cornfield Compound in Waley.
While he was serving time behind bars, the funds in his accounts quietly vanished.
While scammers are using AI to defraud people, anti-fraud teams abroad are turning the tables by sending hundreds of thousands of AI agents to bait the scammers themselves. According to a US media report on October 17, Australian startup Apate.ai has deployed massive bot swarms posing as diverse victims to proactively engage and exhaust telecom fraudsters.
Techo International Airport handled another large-scale deportation operation yesterday.
Another netizen tip has surfaced about the scam compounds around Myawaddy.
Pudu in Kuala Lumpur saw a pre-dawn immigration raid.
Word has once again surfaced regarding major movements among scam compounds near the Myanmar border.
Just days after media exposure, operators at a Myawaddy scam compound are already packing their bags.
There has been new progress regarding the illicit cross-border communication lines near the Three Pagodas Pass, as Thai law enforcement tracked these operations directly into border residences.
A contributor who previously described young women being abducted after going to Thailand for high-paying gigs now says there is good news.
Once the demolition blasts went off, what was once a bustling enclave was quickly reduced to piles of debris. According to on-site video submitted by a netizen, buildings inside the Yatai compound in Myanmar are being demolished, leaving formerly crowded alleys empty, shattered, and thoroughly deserted.
The scale of financial fraud in the Philippines is turning out to be far larger than many assumed.
A quiet walk after dinner in Manila can quickly turn into an expensive ordeal.
For anyone driving or riding in Phnom Penh, turning a corner and running straight into an ambush checkpoint has always been a major headache.
Promises of high pay just to show up and register SIM cards are rarely a harmless gig. More often, they are the front end of a black-market phone card supply chain.
When domestic conflicts turn violent, the consequences are swift and severe.
Authorities in Johor Bahru launched a swift sweep across the city, inspecting 22 commercial premises in just a few hours.
The backend infrastructure powering cyber fraud syndicates is now directly in the crosshairs of global tech giants.
The dust from controlled demolitions in Shwe Kokko had barely settled before security tightened sharply along the Thai-Myanmar border.
A permit that officially costs RM20 can reportedly fetch RM1,500 on the black market.
No matter how tight regional crackdowns get, underground operations always seem to find a new corner to rebuild.
While most people have yet to see Apple's first foldable phone in person, Cambodia has already put up the price tags.
Thai law enforcement is digging deeper into the financial channels behind regional scam syndicates.
Another compound appears to be on the move.
The regulatory fallout surrounding HTX (formerly Huobi) appears to be far from over.
Overseas recruitment promises often fall apart the moment one lands.
A reader recently sent the channel a personal account of being detained for nearly two months during a recent law enforcement sweep in Laos.
The operators behind Southeast Asian scam compounds have finally crossed a dangerous line.
Asking a friend to bring over a new phone can sometimes lead to an unexpected tax bill at airport customs.
Another fugitive tied to transnational money laundering has been apprehended in a luxury Bangkok neighborhood.
If an online deal in Cambodia looks unusually cheap, think twice before sending any money. On October 16, the Anti-Cybercrime Department of Cambodia's Ministry of Interior issued an advisory urging the public to stay alert against a rising wave of e-commerce scams.
In a border hub like Poipet, some figures seem to vanish completely the moment trouble knocks.
A sudden morning downpour left commuters and residents in Phnom Penh wading through floodwaters once again.
Holding a valid visa does not necessarily mean you are in the clear in Vietnam.
Immigration authorities in Kuching, Sarawak, have made a sweeping move across residential areas over the past few days.
The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has issued a stern security advisory, warning citizens to remain vigilant against cross-border trafficking networks operating near the Thai-Myanmar border.
Recovering money lost to telecommunications fraud is, by any measure, an extremely rare stroke of luck.
Following the aggressive crackdown on large-scale compounds, underground operations in northern Myanmar have largely fragmented into hiding.
For those who still view Telegram as an untouchable digital sanctuary, the ground has quietly shifted.
With overland trade routes severed for years, local political impatience in northern Myanmar is reaching a boiling point.
Another public accusation has surfaced across Southeast Asian diaspora channels. A netizen recently posted an open tip-off against a man from Jiangsu, China, named Liu Xingyu, accusing him of human trafficking, narcotics offenses, and plotting kidnappings, while urging authorities to launch a formal investigation.
Moving operations across three countries apparently did not guarantee that frontline workers would actually get paid.
In the over-the-counter currency exchange business, nothing is more dangerous than an ambush inside your daily communication channels.
Things are visibly shifting across the Golden Triangle, but beneath the surface, the waters are only getting muddier.
Cross-border scam syndicates are refining their recruitment tactics, and this time they aimed back at China's entertainment industry. Actress Yang Zijia recently shared that an entity posing as an event organizer reached out with a performance offer, attempting to lure her overseas. Fortunately, she remained alert during contract verification and noticed glaring discrepancies, including misspellings in the company's official name, which prompted her to immediately cut off contact.
The Chrey Thom international border checkpoint in Kandal Province just saw a formal change in command.
Cross-border scam operations are turning to increasingly blunt methods to move dirty funds.
Phnom Penh did not take long to respond after Al Jazeera aired an undercover documentary exposing cyber-scam syndicates in Cambodia.
Old rivalries and territorial disputes seem to follow some crowds across borders.
Hardly anyone expected Poipet, once buzzing around the clock, to turn quiet this fast.
Staying adrift abroad for too long often leaves fewer ways out.
Under the banner of combating telecom fraud, international posturing is getting more complicated, prompting Phnom Penh to draw its boundaries on the global stage.
Returning home from gambling compounds in Cambodia does not always mean an exit from the illicit circuit.
Chiang Rai police busted two separate transit points in a single day, both tracing back to the special economic zone across the river.
Many assumed it had been shut down for good, but it appears to have simply gone underground.
From working in an airline cabin to operating as a human smuggling broker, taking the wrong turn in Southeast Asia leads to swift consequences.
Things reportedly got turbulent in Shwe Kokko again last night.
Setting up equipment just across the border to hijack nearby cellular towers and target residents has become a familiar scheme, but this operation finally got pulled down.
Another chartered repatriation flight, another batch sent home.
They were planning to slip into Malaysia through jungle trails in southern Thailand. They never got the chance.
Another classic impersonation scam has escalated, this time tricking the victim directly into crossing borders.
Another group of foreign nationals has surfaced in the southern Philippines.
Hiding deep inside a secluded forest ultimately failed to wipe the slate clean.
Thailand and Myanmar have tightened enforcement along the border, but the scam syndicates in the hills are simply moving house.
Immigration crackdowns in Malaysia show no sign of letting up, and this latest factory raid netted nearly five hundred workers in one go.
The classic fake-police scam has evolved again, this time luring an overseas student directly to Hong Kong to purchase luxury watches for money laundering.
Another desperate plea for help has emerged from Myawaddy, revealing how scam facilities are turning increasingly covert.
Even with the former mayor behind bars, the network she left behind may not be completely dismantled.
Another case of immigration enforcement has resulted in deportations at the border.
Laos has pushed forward another step in cleaning up regional grey-market compounds.
A late-night domestic confrontation in Phnom Penh took a violent turn when a senior government official allegedly opened fire in a pursuit, leaving his own son wounded.
Nightlife spots in Malaysia seem to be catching heat once again. According to a user-submitted report, the Malaysian Immigration Department conducted a surprise dawn raid today at a bar in Klang, Selangor, with a vehicle full of women detained at the scene.
An old resort left abandoned for nearly four years turned out to be hiding an active cross-border telecom scam syndicate.
The FBI is hitting global scam syndicates where it hurts most.
Gunfire has broken out in the capital once again. A shooting incident just took place in the Kok Roka area of Phnom Penh, leaving people injured, and the suspect is still at large as police continue the search.
Foreign workers heading to Malaysia are once again facing traps surrounding visas and resignation compensation. According to a recent netizen post, several shady companies operating in Malaysia reportedly refuse to process legal work visas for their foreign employees, and even demand extra "compensation" when staff attempt to resign under the pretext of having local "protection."
When police lights flash down a quiet alley, nearby residents naturally feel a wave of unease.
The victim demographic trapped in Myanmar border compounds has long expanded beyond Chinese speakers.
Cross-border handovers along the frontier have become an ongoing routine.
Things took a heavy turn in West Africa last week. A coordinated "Joint Action Week" carried out by law enforcement across multiple countries delivered a major blow to transnational cyber scam networks based in the region.
The crackdown on telecom fraud in Laos has now reached landlords.
The departure of nearly 180 Chinese teachers from the Philippines has quickly sent a chill through the local Chinese-language education community.
The US Embassy in Phnom Penh just sent another chill through the local compound ecosystem with its latest statement today.
A guesthouse near the border has once again come under scrutiny.
A casual night out at a club can sometimes turn into a premeditated trap.
The holiday has barely ended, and Poipet is back to its sweeps.
Authorities in Dili have noticeably tightened inspections over the past few days.
The fallout from the Ledger hardware wallet scare is turning out to be far worse than anticipated.
Even paying protection fees no longer guarantees safety, as unwritten rules in the Special Economic Zone rapidly deteriorate.
Vietnam's latest visa exemption for Chinese tourists looks attractive on the surface, but the fine print sets very specific boundaries.
Word just broke out that Huating has been hit again.
Trouble inside Phnom Penh condo towers rarely gives any warning.
People tend to drop their guard the moment they see a local incoming caller ID.
Posing as state security personnel with secretive, high-level connections is an age-old trick, yet people continue to fall for it.
When landing in Malaysia and clearing border control, checking the physical stamp in your passport right at the counter is essential.
People are once again risking their lives to cross the border river from Shwe Kokko.
Flying into the United States on a tourist visa to work as an offline courier might seem like an easy gig, but it often ends straight in a police ambush.
Word from Vientiane's Sanjiang area is that things got tense yesterday afternoon.
Those planning a night out in Mandalay might want to think twice right now.
Sneaking into Vietnam to stay under the radar rarely works out for long.
Travelers moving between China and Southeast Asia now have another direct flight option on the board.
The sound of explosives and heavy excavators has barely paused in Shwe Kokko lately.
The crackdown on illegal offshore gaming hubs in the Philippines continues, and Quezon City was the latest target.
Going on a short holiday only to end up locked in a Kuala Lumpur detention cell for eleven days sounds surreal, but it happened recently.
The final reckoning for Kokang's notorious Wei family and Henry Group has finally arrived in court.
Here's a look back at the October 20, 2023 "Crouching Tiger Villa" incident in Kokang. In the CCTV documentary on the case, one survivor tells the story of that night in his own words, and it is as brutal as it is absurd.
Shortly after London properties linked to Chen Zhi and Hu Xiaowei were frozen, Prince Group's key financial handler has also seen his holdings locked down.
Reputation matters out here, and even top project bosses can find themselves publicly called out when personal debts go unpaid.
Living and working in the special zone is about to get tricky during the daytime over the next forty-eight hours.
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There was quite a stir in Pasay last night as authorities moved in on two gaming towers.
Thai cyber police have closed the net on another long-term target.
Another public dispute has surfaced in Phnom Penh, this time occurring inside a parked private car.
The cross-border money laundering pipeline running through Southeast Asia has taken another direct hit.
Another chilling disappearance has surfaced along the southwestern border.
There is fresh movement stirring across Manila's Makati rental market this week.
Sabah authorities have noticeably intensified immigration crackdowns over recent days.
Enforcement checks around Myawaddy are still grinding on, and the nationalities caught in the net are growing increasingly diverse.
Deep in the border hills southeast of Myawaddy, another hidden scam compound has surfaced through an insider plea.
Taking a quick nap mid-flight might be all it takes for money in your account to vanish thousands of miles away.
Another traveler attempting an undocumented overland crossing through the northern border has run out of luck.
Many crypto users believe air-gapped hardware wallets offer absolute security, but recent supply chain attack findings have completely overturned that assumption.
They landed in Thailand expecting regular office jobs, only to find themselves handcuffed and blindfolded in the back of a pickup truck.
An international fugitive who thought he could quietly park his fraud proceeds into Bangkok luxury real estate has finally run out of luck.
Anyone currently staying in Tachileik should probably exercise extra caution when heading outdoors these days.
Thinking remote island nations are free of oversight is usually a bad bet, as immigration authorities in Timor-Leste recently proved.
Cambodia is tightening the screws on the gaming sector, leaving virtually no regulatory grey area left to exploit.
Draining a victim's savings once was not enough; switching disguises to milk them dry a second time has become a familiar playbook in cross-border fraud rings.
Fraud rings targeting North American victims are increasingly shifting their operations into South Asia.
Relying on smooth talk to pocket millions, only to throw it all away on the gambling table.
Inside Manila's top four integrated resorts, Chinese patrons are visibly far fewer than before.
Telecommunications fraud syndicates operating in Japan are making their handoffs increasingly stealthy.
Another building in the Golden Triangle just got hit by local authorities today.
A rather bizarre rumor surfaced online recently, claiming that Brother Xiong is about to be deported back to Cambodia to stand trial.
When a compound gets raided, the network rarely vanishes—it often just relocates to another hidden corner.
Behind the illusion of high-paying jobs in Thailand lies another underground pipeline feeding Myanmar scam compounds.
Border surveillance around Mae Sot has tightened yet again.
The latest coordinated operation through the Lancang-Mekong framework sends another clear signal across the region.
He thought paying off the debt would fix everything, only to find the person he left behind was already gone.
There is fresh word circulating out of the Big Yellow Building in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.
Boten Building One saw another arrest last night.
Demolition blasts have echoed through Shwe Kokko once again.
Word from Manila is that another building has run into trouble, and this time in quick succession.
Many figures who built fortunes in Southeast Asia's illicit economies eventually fall victim to the exact same illusion.
That familiar face waving at you on a video call might not actually be the person you think it is.
Even after leaving northern Myanmar, some operators never really severed their ties with the overseas grey market.
What does it actually take for a scam compound to remain completely untouched in Cambodia?
Word just came in that the Xinhuatai compound has reportedly been raided.
The scale of Thailand's latest online gambling sweep is eye-opening.
Phnom Penh police just took a sprawling crime ring off the streets. On October 10, municipal authorities publicly paraded 16 suspects accused of an extensive series of crimes, ranging from residential burglary and motorcycle theft to illegal firearm possession, impersonating police officers, and cracking open jewelry counters to make off with over $400,000 in gold.
Word is spreading about sudden movements up on the Yatai hilltop today.
What started as a casual group holiday to Bangkok has ended in a nightmare disappearance near the border.
A young compatriot was spotted stranded on the streets outside The Peak in Phnom Penh today.
Vientiane has been tightening up inspections lately, and another set of lodgings got hit.
More than twenty years after her passing, the resting place of the late pop diva Anita Mui has been disturbed.
Don't rush to say hello when answering an unfamiliar call, as just a couple of words might give scammers the raw material they need.
A huge relief for his family: Han Shaojie, the Beijing-based photographer who disappeared in Bangkok several days ago, landed safely back in China this morning.
The latest joint China-Laos crackdown in Vientiane appears to be putting serious pressure on gray-market crews hiding across the capital.
The Meng'a border checkpoint in eastern Shan State saw another busy night. According to local reports from Myanmar, another batch of telecom fraud operatives—often sarcastically referred to as high-tech personnel—was transferred back to China overnight, where they will face legal proceedings.
Mohan Port is set to host another round of cross-border defense engagement.
Another rogue venue on Khao San Road was just dismantled by Thai authorities.
Cryptocurrency sitting quietly in a wallet can still vanish into thin air, and a recent incident has once again rattled those holding substantial stablecoins.
The crackdown is moving far faster than many expected. According to local reports, more than 500 suspected cyber fraud workers rounded up recently in Wan Hai, northern Shan State, have already been transferred overnight via Wa State and sent back to China for trial.
Casual chats and shared playlists can easily convince someone they have met a genuine confidant, right until their life savings vanish into a criminal syndicate.
Who would have thought a quiet luxury residential neighborhood was concealing a fully functioning underground casino.
Anyone still planning to slip across the Thai-Myanmar border via the Three Pagodas Pass route needs to reconsider.
It was another restless night in the Philippines.
Even months after high-profile hubs were shut down, Philippine authorities are clearly still hunting the financiers and operators behind them.
Enforcement against cyber fraud syndicates across South Asia is ramping up rapidly.
A luxury villa, live streams, and the lure of a two-million-dollar jackpot—that was the setup before police pulled the plug in Penang.
Rumors have recently swirled across overseas Chinese community groups claiming that eighty Chinese police officers arrived in Dubai for joint raids, sparking widespread unease.
Things are getting increasingly tense around Pattaya lately. According to Thai media reports, an armed robbery occurred in a local residential area in the early hours of October 6, targeting a Turkish businessman who was stripped of cryptocurrency, luxury watches, and other assets worth roughly 37 million baht.
Word is spreading fast again across the Chinese expat community in Dubai.
As another year draws to a close, many living the expat grind across Southeast Asia are quietly taking stock of where they stand.
Preaching anti-fraud warnings on camera one day and getting hauled away in handcuffs across provinces the next—another bizarre turn of events has hit the domestic influencer circle.
Booms driven by easy money rarely last.
Anyone staying around the District 9 area in Ho Chi Minh City might want to be extra cautious today.
Navigating romance while living abroad is often easier said than done.
Few expected that the cold wallet supposed to be the safest defense would be compromised directly on the hardware level.
Moving funds to cold storage was supposed to be the safest bet, but it ended up walking straight into an ambush.
The remote gray-industry compounds in northern Shan State saw another major shake-up in recent days.
The foreign worker quota business in Malaysia has always been a muddy pond.
Thai authorities are continuing their steady clampdown on assets tied to major cross-border fraud and trafficking syndicates.
Before travelers even get a breather on costs, another airport fee might be on the horizon.
Even the cold storage devices long regarded as impenetrable vaults are facing an alarming test today.
Malaysian immigration authorities are showing no signs of easing their crackdown on undocumented foreign nationals.
Things got tense around Vientiane's T2 Road over the past couple of days.
The rumble of excavators has returned to Shwe Kokko.
Malaysian police moved much faster on the follow-up trail than many in the trade had anticipated.
Holding crypto in Europe is no longer as detached from physical danger as many once assumed. According to figures from France's National Jurisdiction against Organized Crime (PNACO), violent home invasions and kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency holders have escalated to 77 cases this year, up from 67 and around 20 in prior periods.
Buying a fake identity along the border used to be an open secret, but Thai authorities are finally dismantling the racket.
The pace of cross-border enforcement against cyber fraud syndicates has just accelerated significantly.
Taking irregular border routes across Southeast Asia has gotten noticeably riskier lately.
An ordinary sedan pulled over in Chiang Rai unexpectedly yielded over 23 million baht in hard cash. What appeared to be a routine check quickly blew the lid off a sprawling cross-border illicit web.
Public health enforcement has arrived in Shwe Kokko.
The inspections are reaching deeper into border towns, and rented houses are no longer quiet havens. An inter-agency joint task force in Tboung Khmum Province recently executed surprise administrative raids across Trapeang Phlong commune, inspecting local guesthouses and rental properties.
Poipet is stirring again today.
Hiding out in a luxury Pattaya condominium for seven full years was not enough to make the past disappear.
Something is happening in Yatai again.
Few would have guessed that a large-scale scam syndicate could operate less than 200 meters from China's border gate.
A sizable batch of foreign convicts was just cleared out through Cambodia's northern border.
Luxury condominiums in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area were raided once again.
Vientiane's Sanjiang area saw another raid last night.
Grey-market operations seem to be finding refuge in increasingly unconventional destinations.
With the fall of the major scam syndicates in northern Myanmar, the cross-border crackdown is far from cooling down.
The sweeping crackdowns across Myawaddy have now been laid out in official detail.
A luxury villa tucked away in Bangkok's Saphan Sung district was recently raided by Thai cyber police.
Overseas recruitment traps have become so deceptive that even intermediaries are falling for them.
The fraud operations in Muse were once far more discreet than the fortified compounds of Kokang.
Another grim discovery has surfaced along the Moei River dividing Thailand and Myanmar.
It sounds like a movie plot, but an actor was lured overseas under the guise of an audition and shipped straight into the scam compounds of Myawaddy.
Things got tense around the Sanjiang area in Vientiane earlier today.
Law enforcement in Pakistan is noticeably speeding up its crackdown on cyber fraud operations.
The missing teacher is now confirmed safe and back home.
A new compound has quietly sprung up right next to Shwe Kokko in Myawaddy.
Whenever crackdowns intensify along the Thai-Myanmar border, scam syndicates simply relocate. A newly exposed hub named Sone See Myaing, situated in Karen State's Myawaddy near a Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) base, is rapidly expanding, yet it remains untraceable on Google Maps and Apple Maps.
China's national men's football team hit another low on the evening of October 6, falling 0-1 to Tajikistan at the Chongqing International Football Tournament and extending their friendly losing streak to three consecutive matches.
US federal law enforcement is stepping up engagement directly in Cambodia's border region.
A hacker group claims to have breached the internal infrastructure of a transnational Ponzi syndicate operating out of a Cambodian cybercrime park, and says it dumped over 1.25 million raw records and a 1.2 GB database package. Operating under false pretenses such as state-backed poverty relief and aerospace ventures, the syndicate allegedly ran a network of eight interconnected platforms that generated hundreds of millions of yuan in transaction volume.
Police in Malacca, Malaysia, have busted a cross-border telecom fraud ring operating out of a rented villa in Kampung Bukit Pegoh, Alai. During the raid on the afternoon of October 4, officers detained 17 foreign nationals aged between 23 and 55, including 11 Japanese nationals, four Chinese men, and two Myanmar women.
Newly released documentary footage has disclosed the arrest of She Zhijiang, the core operator behind Myanmar's infamous Yatai New City. When Chinese and Thai police confronted him at a Japanese restaurant inside Bangkok's airport in August 2022, She was momentarily startled but quickly flashed an arrogant smile. Officers revealed he openly boasted that his network of connections and illicit wealth would easily settle the entire case.
Official disclosures have revealed further details of the brutal violence inside Northern Myanmar telecom fraud compounds. According to a recent documentary by China's Ministry of Public Security, Dalian police noticed a repatriated suspect in November 2023 with a severe concave burn scar on his skull, which was determined to be a near-miss bullet graze from an escape attempt.
More grim details have emerged regarding the telecom fraud compounds once run under the Bai clan in Kokang, northern Myanmar.
Another luxury villa in Pattaya was targeted, and this time the intruders went after both physical valuables and on-chain assets.
Facing shifting pressures in Myawaddy and Shwe Kokko, scam syndicates are moving further south.
A staged fender-bender turned into an armed abduction—yet another targeted trap for Chinese merchants in South Africa.
Physical casinos across Cambodia are facing an intensified wave of official scrutiny.
An abandoned holiday resort in a remote area was turned into a clandestine scam compound.
Manila condos popular with Chinese nationals have seen a run of surprise police raids lately, and one anonymous tipster says some of them are staged by laid-off workers teaming up with rogue officers to shake down their former bosses.
Unidentified bodies have surfaced once again along the Thai-Myanmar border waters.
A phone in Cambodia buzzed at noon today with a blunt anti-scam message.
Newly broadcast footage from a documentary detailing the crackdown on northern Myanmar telecom fraud syndicates has revealed the courtroom confession of Bai Yingcang, a key figure in the Kokang-based Bai family cartel. In court, Bai stated he despised his own ignorance, greed, and short-sightedness, offering an apology to victims on behalf of his family.
Sri Lankan police have busted an online gambling operation operating out of a residential property, arresting an all-Indian crew.
Money scammed in the fraud compounds gets sucked right back out in the same family's clubs.
He was just steps away from being trafficked across the border into a scam compound.
Bavet has noticeably quieted down these days.
Another overseas gambling setup has been busted. Sri Lankan police recently conducted a raid in Thalawathugoda, arresting eight Indian nationals suspected of operating an online gambling ring.
Another group of Vietnamese nationals involved in scam operations has been handed back to their home country.
Thai police have raided and dismantled another online gambling operation, which was hidden inside a residential complex.
A planned smuggling transit from Cambodia to Malaysia hit a dead end in southern Thailand.
Online ads recruiting for gambling sites in Thailand have surged lately, offering high salaries, free meals, accommodation, and visas for roles like site admins, customer support, marketing, and tech operators. Many jobseekers believe working as an ordinary employee shields them from legal consequences, but Thai enforcement views it differently.
Full details surrounding the final collapse of northern Myanmar's Ming syndicate have now been made public.
Immigration authorities have struck another nightlife spot in Kuala Lumpur.
What was supposed to be a simple sale of pre-owned home goods ended up wiping out a retiree's life savings.
Another fatal incident has been reported in the waters of Semporna, Sabah.
A Myanmar court has handed down sentences in the case of a Belarusian model who was trafficked into a cyber scam compound and tortured to death.
A quick change of narrative following the raid. Cambodia's Ministry of Interior clarified on October 5 that the joint operation at a 30-story building in Poipet involved online gaming and gambling, rather than a telecom scam hub as initially reported.
Turkish law enforcement has launched a coordinated nationwide strike, targeting illicit cyber operations across dozens of provinces simultaneously.
Posing as a medical billing agency to target overseas victims, an illegal call center in Lahore has been dismantled by local authorities.
Word out of Tachileik is that a local military officer is being accused of quietly selling off phones and evidence seized during raids on scam compounds.
Someone is going after HuiOne users' wallets again.
Another troubling scene has surfaced in Phnom Penh.
Scam crackdowns across Shan State continue to unfold in quieter rural areas.
NagaCorp's latest financial update indicates that Cambodia's gaming flagship is facing a noticeable slowdown.
Arrest details targeting key figures of Northern Myanmar's notorious telecom fraud syndicates have officially been made public.
Another Chinese national has gone missing in Thailand. Mr. Wang, a 33-year-old music teacher from Shanghai, arrived in Bangkok by flight on September 24 and lost all contact with family and friends the following evening, with his mobile phone subsequently powered off. His school confirmed that he failed to report back to work following the Mid-Autumn Festival break.
Residents near Bridge 6A in Phnom Penh's Chroy Changvar district are sounding the alarm over blatant illegal online gambling setups operating in their neighborhood.
Property buyers in Southeast Asia are recalculating their budgets.
The makeshift shipping container barriers at the border front are gone. Thailand's Second Army Area recently addressed the removal of freight containers at the O'Smach checkpoint, stating they are being replaced with a 3-meter-wide anti-tank trench.
In northern Myanmar's scam compounds, failing to meet targets carries brutal consequences. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV recently detailed the account of a worker surnamed Tang, who was repeatedly beaten, sold between compounds, and ultimately forced to have a kidney removed to clear a bogus debt and escape.
A routine residency sweep in Vietnam's Hung Yen province has caught a wanted man off guard. Police inspecting foreign lodgings stumbled upon a Chinese fugitive wanted back home for telecom fraud.
The suspects had already fled, but their operational hardware was left behind. On October 3, Thai police raided a rental property in Ban Na District, Nakhon Nayok Province, seizing four SIM Box units alongside surveillance gear. Investigators confirmed the equipment is linked to at least six fraud cases across Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Udon Thani, and beyond, with victim losses topping 1.3 million baht.
Anyone living or working in Phnom Penh should brace for significantly tightened street security and traffic controls next month.
Attempting to physically smuggle bulk cash into Thailand just hit an aggressive wall at the airport.
Thailand's Department of Business Development (DBD) has handed over files on more than 100,000 companies to 43 foreign embassies in Bangkok, stepping up scrutiny on illicit nominee shareholder arrangements involving foreign nationals from 48 countries.
Pre-execution footage of a notorious northern Myanmar scam boss has surfaced in a state documentary.
Police in Vietnam have stepped in just in time to stop another impersonation scam targeting a local resident.
The crackdown on telecom fraud networks in northern Myanmar is now officially documented on national television.
There is a quick follow-up to yesterday's major crackdown in Poipet.
Money laundering methods are expanding far beyond traditional underground banks. Dirty money is now routinely disguised as live-stream tips, casino chips, in-game assets, fake trade invoices, and discounted gift cards to blend into everyday transactions.
When business dries up, the strain hits everyone along the line.
Lahore authorities have clamped down on illegal operations again. Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) raided suspected illegal call centers in Johar Town and Faisal Town, detaining more than 30 individuals on site.
Another suspected online fraud den has been busted in Ho Chi Minh City.
A virtual kidnapping scam has surfaced again in Ho Chi Minh City, this time targeting an 18-year-old female university student.
Here are a few essential security rules to follow before authorities back home catch on.
Travelers visiting Ho Chi Minh City need to stay alert. Recent reports warn that snatch thieves disguised in food delivery rider uniforms are actively targeting tourists on main roads near Ben Thanh Market.
Tensions within the overseas Chinese community have flared up again as an expat publicly lashed out at critics in a local chat group, expressing deep frustration over persistent infighting and a lack of unity abroad.
A freelance scam operation trying to lay low in a residential complex has been caught red-handed.
Dating a scam compound manager turned into an expensive nightmare for one woman who recently exposed Xie Zhenhua (alias "A-Yao"), a former supervisor at the Pursat Seven Hectares park in Cambodia. The pair had agreed on a 20,000 USDT monthly allowance. She stayed beside him through wartime shelling and arduous cross-country relocations, even gifting him a 16-gram gold ring on New Year's Day.
The asset was sold, but the cash didn't make it out.
Following a sudden law enforcement inspection on a commercial building last night, widespread rumors sparked confusion regarding which venue was actually targeted. Netizens and venue representatives quickly clarified that the raid affected "Yihao Club," not "88 Club."
Philippine authorities have carried out another major sweep against illegal offshore gaming and scam operations, this time targeting hubs in the south.
Another major scam compound in Poipet has been taken down.
Another major bust in the Boten border zone. Police in Luang Namtha Province, working alongside local law enforcement, raided and dismantled an online telecom fraud operation inside the Boten Dansavan Special Economic Zone in Laos.
For ordinary people without strong backgrounds or elite credentials, conventional paths often feel painfully slow and out of reach. Entering the grey sector is frequently seen as a shortcut to turn life around, and while it does change fortunes for some, the hidden costs are severe.
If you rely on an iPhone for daily operations, stay alert: your device could be compromised without ever clicking a single link.
In a dramatic turn of events, Atchariya, the high-profile chairman of Thailand's Crime Victims Assistance Club, has been arrested by local police.
An attempt to cross the Vietnamese border illegally came to a halt on the highway before reaching the destination.
A bizarre rumor swept through Chinese social media on the evening of October 3, claiming that TRON founder Justin Sun was shot and killed in Dubai. The sudden and dramatic claim quickly sparked widespread chatter and speculation across crypto communities.
Always double-check those random package notifications. A woman in Yinchuan, Ningxia, recently lost over 10,000 yuan ($1,400) after following instructions from a fake delivery SMS.
A netizen recently shared a brief reflection, shedding light on the lasting personal toll left behind in Myanmar's border zones.
Authorities in Poipet have tightened accommodation checks. Between October 2 and 3, the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Unified Command inspected six residences housing foreigners across Poipet City, verifying 58 foreign nationals and finding no links to online scams or gambling.
Setting up fraud bases in remote island destinations is no longer a safe bet.
After lying low for a couple of weeks, the scam hubs in Myawaddy are quietly roaring back to life.
Despite ongoing enforcement in Poipet, some covert operations still appear to linger under the radar.
The 88 Club in Malaysia was reportedly targeted in a sudden law enforcement raid last night, resulting in multiple individuals being rounded up and detained on-site.
Authorities in the special economic zone are adopting a much lower profile during inspections.
Late-night crackdowns hit Kuala Lumpur again. At around 1:30 AM on October 3, immigration authorities carried out simultaneous raids across seven entertainment venues in the Dang Wangi area.
Myanmar has adjusted the official working hours and weekly schedule for civil servants.
Impersonation scams targeting Hong Kong residents have seen a sharp spike in recent months.
Operators relying on third-party translation software may want to scrutinize their setup.
Hiding out on an expired visa in Thailand rarely stays quiet for long.
Moving camps across borders is not enough to clear the slate. A former worker has issued a public warning targeting scam managers identified as Lin Dong, Nan Feng, and Qiu Jie (now using the alias You Dong).
While some casinos have switched to transparent card shoes, several legacy operators still cling to opaque 'smart black boxes.' It is not that they are unaware of player skepticism, but rather that they are trapped. Having used black boxes for years, switching to transparent shoes now would be seen as an admission of past foul play. Having already amassed enormous fortunes during their boom years, their mentality is now risk-averse: they would rather see tables sit empty than take even the slightest chance of losing money.
A relationship drama unfolded directly inside a police station as three individuals met face-to-face to settle a divorce with 1 million yuan on the table.
Follow-up details have emerged regarding the recent raid on call centers in Islamabad's G-10 and E-11 sectors.
A sudden scramble broke out at the Xinghui compound earlier today.
Word is spreading across local networks as preparations for another coordinated crackdown get underway.
A major ruling has been handed down in one of Taiwan's largest underground gambling and money laundering crackdowns. On October 2, the Taichung District Court sentenced Chen Cheng-ku, head of the Jiuzhou gambling syndicate, to 11 years and 8 months in prison with a NT$90 million fine. A total of 45 individuals and corporate entities were penalized, racking up combined fines of nearly NT$579 million.
On October 2, Lao authorities transferred 118 Chinese nationals back to China at the Boten International Checkpoint in Luang Namtha Province.
Thirteen years after an infamous 1-5 defeat against Thailand, Chinese football has relived the nightmare. On October 2 in Chongqing, the national team suffered a humiliating 0-5 friendly defeat against Palestine, a team ranked 94th in the world with significantly harder training conditions.
A street tech scam in Cebu went sour after a vigilant buyer caught on immediately. A 53-year-old Chinese national from Shanghai, identified as Pan Qinhai, was arrested in Cebu City after allegedly swapping a genuine high-end smartphone with a fake during a face-to-face deal.
A Chinese fugitive who used a spousal visa to hide in a luxury Bangkok residence has been tracked down and detained by Thai authorities following a tip-off from Beijing.
Another fugitive hiding out in Thailand has been tracked down, this time involving an alleged 70-million-yuan extortion scheme.
A striking sight has surfaced in Yangon: TikTok is flooded with videos of shirtless young men promoting bathing services, openly advertising under handles like "FOR YOU MAN ONLY SPA" with booking numbers and promises of "24-hour service, no worries about raids."
Rumors recently spread on social media alleging that several financial institutions were facing operational crises, prompting an immediate clarification from authorities.
The promise of an all-expenses-paid high-salary job abroad has ensnared two college students from Japan.
Another suspected dumping case has surfaced on the streets of Phnom Penh.
Another familiar story of high-paying overseas job traps.
A late-night outing ended in an unexpected lockdown for patrons in central Kuala Lumpur.
Despite company promises that base salaries would arrive on the 15th and commissions on the 20th, July and August earnings remain unpaid well into October. A former HR recruiter previously based in Kuala Lumpur with A8 Sports has publicly called out company executives over overdue wages.
Bringing Myanmar-style brutality into Cambodian scam compounds has sparked an explosive whistleblower backlash.
A quick update for families in Phnom Penh. Luang Mè Hospital announced on October 2 that it will resume free HPV vaccinations starting October 6 to help protect children against HPV infection and cervical cancer.
When things get too stifling in Southeast Asia, some folks choose to switch maps and catch a breather.
Kuala Lumpur police raided nine online gambling call centers across the capital in a two-day targeted operation.
Myanmar authorities are intensifying their rhetoric and enforcement against scam compounds. According to The Irrawaddy on October 2, Min Aung Hlaing declared during a Police Day event that telecom fraud and online gambling have become global problems, officially designating them as severe crimes that are "intolerable and unforgivable."
Buying local identities to open Alipay accounts for laundering illicit funds has hit a wall in Malaysia.
Other departments were paid, but this specific group was left hanging. A former employee recently reported that staff from the Kaixuan 2nd floor operations—covering Baowei Sports, Tianxing Sports, and Oman Sports under Department 5, Group 1—have yet to receive their August wages, even though October is already underway.
Vietnamese prosecutors have formally indicted 181 defendants in connection with a massive telecom fraud ring that purchased over 1.1 billion personal data records, largely targeting elderly citizens.
A cybersecurity technical demonstration diagram has outlined the operational workflow behind cross-border cybercrime crackdowns.
Macau's gaming sector posted a sharp contraction in September, with gross gaming revenue falling to 18.06 billion MOP. Down 17.5% from August's 21.89 billion MOP, this marks the lowest monthly tally in nearly two years and brings daily average revenue down to 602 million MOP—capping four straight months of year-on-year declines.
Heavy sentences were handed down this week along the Myanmar-China border in two separate human trafficking cases.
Philippine law enforcement has expanded its anti-fraud sweep into more remote provinces. On Friday, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Immigration (BI), and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) executed coordinated raids across Zamboanga Sibugay based on intelligence leads.
Another law enforcement sweep in Phnom Penh.
Myanmar authorities have reiterated a strict stance against cross-border telecom fraud and online gambling.
Police in Phnom Penh have confirmed the identity of the man who fell to his death at the Prince Huan Yu complex yesterday, releasing preliminary findings from their investigation.
A Chinese man was arrested in Phnom Penh after attempting a quick theft under the guise of buying tea in the early morning hours.
Lately, insiders report getting 10 to 20 direct messages every day from people back in China looking for unconventional ways to make quick money. Under tough economic pressure, many are desperate enough to consider high-risk or grey-market schemes.
Another raid has taken place in Bavet.
A major traffic accident took place in Shwe Kokko before dawn today.
After nearly seven years drifting through Southeast Asia's grey industry across the Philippines, Cambodia, eastern Myanmar, and the Golden Triangle, a Chinese worker in his thirties recently shared how an unexpected call from his mother brought him to tears.
Workers clearing out of parks in Myawaddy might want to double-check the inflated "protection fees" on their departure bills.
Law enforcement in Pakistan has stepped in.
A planned multi-country escape route came to an abrupt halt in the dark near the border.
A fake recruitment scam syndicate operating in Johor, Malaysia, was brought to court on September 30, with all 15 male suspects—including five Chinese nationals—pleading guilty.
Kneeling down to beg for cash, only to vanish once the funds cleared. A Southeast Asian industry insider has publicly called out a man named Han Yue, offering a substantial reward for information on his whereabouts.
Often the most painful regret in a relationship comes not from falling out of love, but from letting outside noise tear it apart. Recently, a young woman submitted an open letter to our channel addressed to her ex-boyfriend, Lin Jiaxu, expressing heartfelt remorse for driving him away years ago.
For some crossing back over the bridge, the return home came straight with handcuffs.
On the evening of September 26, the Philippine National Bureau of Investigation raided an office along Ayala Avenue in Makati, detaining over 120 people, the majority of whom are Chinese nationals.
A netizen has publicly exposed an individual as a core figure within a major telecom fraud syndicate, alleging his direct involvement in extensive human trafficking and money laundering operations in Cambodia.
Heads up for those driving around the country: Cambodia has updated its retail fuel price caps.
Despite ongoing regional crackdowns, a new scam compound dubbed a "second KK Park" has reportedly been established in Payathonzu, southeastern Myanmar. Whistleblower accounts indicate the hub operates under the protection of the local Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), housing syndicates such as "Xingyao" and "Baiyi" that run romance and Ponzi schemes targeting Chinese and Western victims.
Wa State has signaled a renewed focus on border controls.
Police in Penang, Malaysia, have dismantled an online scratch-card scam syndicate operating out of three luxury bungalows, arresting 29 foreigners including 10 Cambodians and 19 Chinese nationals.
Another compound in Myawaddy has come under scrutiny following insider allegations.
Authorities in Mong La, Special Region 4 of Myanmar, are cracking down on motorbikes and motor vehicles with frequent daily inspections across urban checkpoints. Riding without helmets, lacking plates, or driving without registration and licenses will lead to immediate impoundment. To reclaim their vehicles, drivers must pay fines and pass a driving exam at the vehicle administration office.
Laos has handed over a group of Thai nationals detained for cross-border cyber offenses to Thai law enforcement.
A sudden shower of smartphones hit the ground outside Prince Huan Yu Center in Phnom Penh.
A sudden raid just hit Prince Huan Yu Apartment.
Nightlife inspections have hit Johor Bahru once again.
Another fatal incident occurred in Phnom Penh early this morning.
Never tamper with illicit substances abroad. A female worker in Kuala Lumpur shared a close call involving her roommate, who recently moved overseas for the first time. The roommate had maintained a clean daily routine until she was suddenly found sitting on their apartment balcony without pants, completely unresponsive and in a severe trance.
Walking out of a bank with large sums of cash remains a risky move, as a notorious ambush scheme claimed another victim in Indonesia.
A sudden security operation has been reported around the Manhattan area in Bavet.
A reader recently shared some personal reflections on what it feels like to carve out a living alone across Southeast Asia.
Scam syndicates operating along the Southeast Asian border are shifting away from simple fake job ads, investing months or even up to a year to groom targets and build trust. In the regional illicit market, a Chinese college student can fetch bounties between 200,000 and 700,000 RMB, regarded by syndicates as long-term assets rather than one-time ransom targets.
Travelers arriving in Malaysia need to stay alert to several typical scams targeting Chinese visitors. A seasoned local resident notes that newcomers should immediately disregard strangers at the airport claiming to have lost their wallets and asking for digital fund transfers. Similarly, watch out for well-dressed individuals wearing luxury watches in shopping malls who claim to be executives stranded after gambling losses in Genting; their promises of double repayment the next day are classic traps.
A life-or-death struggle reportedly broke out inside a cockpit at cruising altitude, narrowly averting a major disaster.
A fatal altercation between two Chinese nationals in Islamabad has ended with a capital punishment sentence in the initial trial.
Police in Papua New Guinea have cracked down on another illicit operation.
AI robocalling is now fully integrated into loan scam operations.
Displaced fraud syndicates in Myanmar have found a new haven. A waterfront luxury development named Yongjingtai, situated in Yatai City No. 5 in Shwe Kokko, Myawaddy, has become a fresh refuge for scam operators, currently housing at least 1,500 people.
A Chinese woman was arrested by police in Phnom Penh's Chroy Changvar district on Thursday night after repeatedly sneaking into shops to steal.
Relocating operations to a new country did not keep this syndicate off law enforcement's radar.
Another licensed digital payment player has called it quits in Cambodia.
Long-time staff who followed a gray-market outfit through multiple cross-border compounds are demanding unpaid wages after being repatriated.
Another major cross-border money laundering artery has been severed.
As September draws to a close, another year is just around the corner, marking nearly seven full years of living and working in Southeast Asia.
The FBI is casting an even wider net over global scam syndicates.
With holiday travel picking up, double-check any flight notifications you receive. Public security authorities have issued a safety alert specifically targeting airline ticket reschedule and refund scams.
Bringing an acquaintance abroad to earn a living ended up with the business owner being robbed of his core assets. A Phnom Penh-based operator recently called out Deng Feng (alias Ah Feng), the current manager of Baidu Club, accusing him of sabotaging his benefactor and poaching massive client and channel resources.
The IMF is turning up the heat on illicit financial flows in Cambodia, warning that illicit cash is now an overt threat to economic stability.
The net is tightening beyond the border areas, pushing straight into Myanmar's major inland cities.
Being out on bail didn't stop the operations, leading straight to a second arrest.
Another cross-border syndicate in the Kuala Lumpur area has been taken down in a coordinated sweep.
Tensions in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone are running high, and locals say law enforcement has descended into outright extortion. An insider recently exposed the local Public Security Bureau, alleging that frequent raids—where people are repeatedly arrested and released—have essentially turned into a targeted cash-grab.
China has marked a rare expansion of its overseas military presence in Southeast Asia. On September 29, China's Ministry of National Defense announced that a joint military support and training center along with the China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy have officially commenced operations at an airfield in Ban Keun, Laos.
Cambodian armed forces are heading abroad for a joint regional exercise alongside Laos and Vietnam.
China is introducing direct relief for first-time homebuyers. The Ministry of Finance, the People's Bank of China, and the National Financial Regulatory Administration have jointly announced a nationwide mortgage interest subsidy policy taking effect on October 1, 2026, tentatively scheduled to run for one year.
More people are packing their bags and heading out.
Another worker has decided to pack up and leave Cambodia. A Chinese national shared that after spending five months in the country, today is finally departure day. Throughout those months, the most common topics heard were missing persons, kidnappings, runners, and police raids. While most arrived with hopes of making fast money, very few actually managed to earn, and incomes remained wildly volatile.
The border scam hubs have crossed yet another line.
Border drug trafficking in northern Thailand remains a deadly game of encounters.
Clashes are escalating rapidly outside Momeik as allied forces led by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) push closer to the town's perimeter.
A violent extortion case involving Chinese nationals has surfaced on South Korea's Jeju Island.
Holding sensitive political meetings in Phnom Penh carries high stakes. Exiled Vietnamese opposition group Viet Tan has accused Vietnamese authorities of orchestrating a cross-border abduction in Cambodia, allegedly seizing two foreign-national members and forcing them back into Vietnam.
Promised a company relocation to Laos with unpaid wages settled on arrival, a group of workers found themselves sold off to another fraud den instead.
If you hold crypto on Apple devices, it is time to check your system settings immediately. Apple has pushed out an emergency iOS/iPadOS 26.7.1 security update to patch an out-of-bounds write flaw tracked as CVE-2026-86950. The vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution and has already been leveraged in highly sophisticated, targeted attacks against specific users running versions prior to iOS 27.
A probe into illegal residency in Vietnam has led to the arrest and deportation of three wanted fugitives.
Severe flooding across Thailand has claimed 23 lives since mid-September, according to official reports released on September 29. The floods have spread across 29 of the country's 77 provinces, causing 8 deaths in Samut Prakan, 6 in Sa Kaeo, 4 in Bangkok, and further casualties in Chanthaburi, Ayutthaya, and Saraburi.
An insider has leaked the precise coordinates (15.233577°N, 98.181230°E) of a notorious scam compound near the Three Pagodas Pass waterfall. Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains on three sides with only a single checkpoint road, the compound is home to two major fraud operations: Ruifeng Group and Yuancheng Group. Operating romance and tobacco scams generating roughly 8 million yuan monthly, the compound holds 150 to 200 trafficked workers, including an estimated 20 to 30 minors, all stripped of their passports and phones.
Free flights and complimentary lodging often come with dangerous strings attached.
Police in Savannakhet Province, Laos, conducted coordinated raids on two suspicious locations in Kaysone Phomvihane City alongside local prosecutors.
Malaysian immigration authorities carried out another mass deportation drive during the fourth week of September, sending home 333 foreign detainees held at the Pekan Nenas Immigration Depot in Johor.
A routine business trip turned into a domestic crisis for one family.
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Internet access in Myanmar has abruptly dropped out again.
Not long after widespread crackdowns, online scam operations in Myanmar's Myawaddy border area are showing clear signs of resurgence.
Another floating body has been reported in the waterways of Phnom Penh.
TikTok is no longer directly accessible in Myanmar. Starting around noon on September 28, users across the country reported that the app could not load videos or perform in-app actions without turning on a VPN.
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT revealed that funds stolen from Bitget by North Korean hackers are currently being circulated by a Chinese money laundering syndicate.
Movement again over at Star City in Sihanoukville.
Hiding out in a luxury Pattaya condo could not keep him off the radar. On September 27, Thai police and immigration investigators launched a joint raid on a high-end residence in Pattaya, arresting a Chinese corporate executive wanted back home.
Two call center hubs in Karachi have been hit with formal charges. According to Dawn on September 28, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) registered two cases against operations in PECHS Block 6, naming a total of 79 individuals (48 and 31 in the respective cases).
A bizarre scene on the streets of Vientiane has left both drivers and passersby completely stunned.
Bitget has officially resumed Bitcoin withdrawals.
Phnom Penh police have carried out targeted inspections across entertainment venues in Daun Penh district to curb human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Lured by the promise of chef positions, two men walked straight into a hostage trap upon arriving in Mexico.
Following reports that Bitget suffered an exploit involving $388 million, industry observers have begun crunching numbers to estimate the financial impact.
When laundering large-scale crypto exploits, attackers almost always choose the path hardest to intercept.
Lao police raided a telecom fraud den tucked near a fish pond area in Vientiane, and dozens of Chinese nationals caught on-site have now been sent home.
An insider at Techo International Airport was caught taking $200,000 in bribes to smuggle fraud operatives across the border.
A loud confrontation was filmed yesterday afternoon on a street in Boten, Laos.
Immigration authorities have dismantled clandestine gambling operations in Pandan Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, following a month-long intelligence operation.
Movements along a major corridor in Phnom Penh caught the attention of local commuters and residents today.
Tension is rising again in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone as property management issued an urgent notice to tenants regarding heightened law enforcement.
Health is the one baseline no one can afford to overlook while living abroad.
The gateway for purchasing crypto with Lao bank cards is being completely shut down.
Another office in Myawaddy has been called out by an insider.
A 62-year-old woman in Johor Bahru lost over RM762,000 of her personal savings after falling for a Facebook advertisement offering fake assistance to apply for Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) status.
On September 25, authorities in Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province, raided 32 rental houses and shut down 5 suspected cyber fraud compounds.
Word is circulating in the community about a high-ranking figure from Cambodia's Prince Group running into serious trouble overseas.
A netizen recently shared their real experience entering Thailand. Immigration officers ask direct questions without any buffer time, and failing to answer could land you in the interrogation room.
Cambodia's Ministry of Interior recently took internal action, disciplining 77 national police officers for their involvement in cyber scams.
Cyber fraud syndicates are expanding their reach into Pacific island nations. Recently, police in Papua New Guinea raided a residence in the capital, Port Moresby, dismantling the country's first transnational cyber scam and human trafficking operation.
A netizen who worked in the Philippines for nine years boarded a flight back to China after his company dissolved. Before leaving, he shared a brief reflection on his nearly a decade of life in Manila.
A netizen who previously worked in a telecom fraud compound at Sihanoukville's Golden Lion shared his experience of relocating to Malaysia with his company earlier this year, only to discover he is now on a wanted list back home after arrested former colleagues turned him in.
An altercation occurred last night in District 3, Vietnam. Netizens are advising expats and business owners in the country to maintain a low profile.
A man who looked every bit the wealthy boss was caught on camera stumbling over a pair of RM99 headphones in a computer store.
Things are getting tense in the Laos SEZ again, with a sudden inspection hitting Phase II of Number One Mansion and many people already evacuating.
Four Chinese nationals caught smuggling cigarettes at Ho Chi Minh City airport.
This afternoon, a raid occurred in the Shanghai villa area, with many people apprehended.
Yesterday, the Alpha Building in Makati was raided.
A 23-year-old woman in Pasay City was arrested for repeatedly demanding 'dowry' from her Chinese boyfriend.
In northern Shan State's Muse, a former casino hotel has turned into a scam hub.
Police have entered and blocked a garment factory in Binh Duong, HCMC.
Heard there's been a big move over in the Golden Triangle.
Five Chinese nationals were arrested in Islamabad for alleged involvement in online fraud.
Phnom Penh's Daun Penh district enhances surveillance to prevent fraud groups from relocating to smaller venues.
In 2026, Cambodia will introduce changes for incoming travelers, including electronic procedures and a temporary visa-free policy.
This afternoon, military police conducted a precise operation, arresting several illegal vendors, while the boss remains unreachable.
Two Chinese men were arrested at a Sri Lankan airport for allegedly smuggling 32,000 cigarettes.
A Kuala Lumpur entertainment venue was raided on Old Klang Road, detaining four foreign men over documentation issues.
In Pasay City, a Filipino woman was arrested for allegedly extorting money from her Chinese boyfriend under the pretense of demanding a "bride price."
Scammers use new tactics, guiding users to empty their wallets by leveraging AI tutorials for manipulation.
Karachi, Pakistan intensifies crackdown on illegal call centers involving local and foreign individuals.
A Malaysian woman suffered significant losses in an immigration scam, and police are now investigating.
Cambodian gendarmes seized over 6 kg of drugs and arrested 11 suspects in a raid in Phnom Penh's Meanchey district.
Netizens report a suspected kidnapping in Tbong Khmum Province, urging everyone to stay vigilant.
During Xi Jinping's U.S. visit, the Chinese and U.S. leaders reached an eight-point consensus on building a constructive, strategically stable relationship.
To obtain a work permit, first get a residence certificate from the police to avoid extra costs.
Two individuals were sentenced to prison for using counterfeit devices to defraud Apple of over $10 million.
During a surprise inspection last night, over 70 girls were taken for investigation, dramatically altering the scene's atmosphere.
In a dawn raid in Senku District's Obeikekam area, several individuals were arrested for suspected illegal activities.
Online gambling scams have affected both foreigners and locals in Cambodia.
Armed police have surrounded a rental property on Sokhak Road in Phnom Penh's Makara district; the reason remains unclear.
Cambodian officials are gathering evidence to investigate the network fraud behind the Prince Group.
Young people posing as customer service agents to scam money face imprisonment and hefty fines.
Singapore police and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) jointly reported: since the start of this year, there have been at least 148 ICA-related scam cases with losses of at least S$8.8 million, of which phone scams impersonating ICA officers accounted for 117 cases and S$8.4 million. At the end: a scam-proof guide to phone scams impersonating officials.
At a global anti-scam conference in Phnom Penh, the Cambodian side said it had eradicated large scam compounds and expanded its investigation into Prince Group's financial network; analysts said many large compounds were still operating. Attached at the end: a scam-proof guide to high-paying job recruitment and police impersonation scams.
The company had already been losing money, yet still used high interest to pull in funds, robbing Peter to pay Paul; many victims were company employees themselves, and even brought in their mothers and sisters to invest. At the end: Scam-proof guide to high-interest wealth-management scams.
Dah Sing Bank said in a statement on September 24 that it had never authorized the related posts, and the HKMA listed it in a scam alert on September 25; a similar fake page had already appeared in May this year. At the end: a scam-proof guide to fake bank pages and fake loan ads.
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) reminds investors: before investing, first ask yourself 3 questions — who is the other party, what is the product, and why would this opportunity come your way. Attached at the end: a scam-proof guide to investment scams.
A surprise raid in Mupai led to the arrest of four individuals at an online gambling site, with equipment seized.
It started with a S$300 “application fee”; over four months the payments kept coming until she had lost RM762,700. Plus: how to spot fake PR-agent scams.
A predawn attempt to force someone into a car in Sihanoukville was stopped by neighbors, Cambodia's crackdown has detained nearly five thousand people, and there is gunfire in Muse and wages long withheld, money that cannot be withdrawn and deposits that are kept back—the daily necessities and heartaches of people going south are all here; no matter how fast you take the crooked road, it still won't take you home.
Crackdowns and unpaid wages in Sihanoukville, anti-drug and anti-scam raids in Vientiane, a cross-border "asset unfreezing" scam and a money-laundering chain lay the daily grind, heartache and wrong turns of those who went south out on the table — life goes on, and shortcuts never lead far.
On the morning of September 23, Poipet police arrested two local men near a border ditch for illegally smuggling people across the border, seizing ropes and other tools at the scene.
Official actions remain underway, but for local small vendors and workers, a cleaner environment and improved public safety are what matter most.
Abnormal transfers occurred early in the morning, but officials stated that losses are covered by a protection fund. Deposits and trading remain normal, while withdrawals are pending restoration.
With online applications suspended, processing must be done in person. Those abroad can have a relative handle it for them, but it is best to message ahead to confirm details before going.
Cambodia’s central bank has appointed an audit firm to handle Xiaoyi Pay's affairs. Remitters and creditors must present documents at its Phnom Penh headquarters to file claims or forfeit their right to compensation.
During Sept. 23 inspections across eight locations in Poipet, authorities found 18 Chinese nationals suspected of fraud and illegal residence, seizing computers and Chinese police uniforms.
Wearing police uniforms, a group stormed a courtyard to steal money and equipment, serving as a reminder to be cautious when hiring help while making a living away from home.
When living abroad, it is always wise to exercise extra caution when hiring help for your home or business.
Hoping to make quick money using just a phone in Phnom Penh, a suspect ended up getting their sister back home and a group of classmates arrested.
With factory gates locked tight and daily rent and utility costs piling up, migrant workers are finding it increasingly difficult to make a living far from home.
Police arrived at the Notis Hotel this afternoon, escorting suspects arrested in April back to identify the crime scene. The person dressed in red is "Boss Pan."
Police cars lined the entrance of Phnom Penh's Notice Hotel this afternoon as officers brought scam bosses and operators arrested in April to identify the scene, with one boss in red standing out in the crowd.
On Sept. 23, police again inspected a building in Phnom Penh checking foreign residences, detaining people and seizing items. Those renting or running businesses in the city should stay vigilant.
Police demonstrated one-second AI face swapping complete with fake uniforms and IDs, warning residents in Cambodia to hold tight to their wallets.
Multiple police and immigration vehicles were spotted in Subang around 11 a.m.
For over a year, joint operations against cyber fraud have brought suspects back on repeated charter flights, giving law-abiding local citizens the peace and stability they seek.
Police are investigating a violent dispute between two Chinese men in Kampot Province, Cambodia, early yesterday morning that left one man seriously injured and hospitalized.
U.S. prosecutors teamed up with Tether to freeze over $60 million in USDT, severing an Iranian oil smuggling funding chain and sounding a warning to overseas businesses reliant on crypto turnover.
From real estate and cars to cryptocurrency, finding an overseas safe haven for dirty money is about to become increasingly difficult.
A batch of fake Xiamen police credentials stored in a Phnom Penh evidence warehouse reveals the tracks left behind by transnational fraudsters.
The National Bank of Cambodia announced on September 21 that it had taken over Chief Bank due to compliance shortcomings, appointing a third-party agency to conduct an evaluation.
Police have cordoned off a scene on Phnom Penh's Street 51 following the discovery of a buried body. Preliminary findings indicate the victim is a foreigner, and an investigation is underway.
Seized tools filled the police station this afternoon as officers demonstrated step-by-step how a cyber fraud gang carried out its extortion scheme.
Today, 75 journalists accompanied Cambodian officials to visit the former site of the sprawling Jinwan Park in Chrey Thom, which is now completely shut down.
Between Sept. 10 and 20, 681 foreign nationals—mostly Chinese citizens—were deported over suspected online fraud and illegal residence.
Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration deported 164 people on a chartered flight from Decho Airport over alleged illegal entry, unauthorized work, drug use, and online fraud.
Making arrests is no longer enough. Authorities are now targeting hidden overseas assets—including cryptocurrency, luxury cars, and real estate—to completely choke off illicit wealth.
Police in Bavet, Cambodia, have shut down a casino that claimed to be undergoing renovations while secretly operating as an online scam hub.
A sudden incident draws a packed crowd of onlookers on a muggy street, but life goes on.
A deputy director was arrested yesterday by a joint law enforcement team for renting a 231-room building to a telecom fraud den, where over 200 people were caught.
UK Home Office Minister Lord Hanson will make his first visit to Cambodia to attend an international anti-scam conference and sign a cooperation agreement.
As immigration officers headed straight for Building B11 of R&F Apartments, illicit workers inside scrambled to find an escape route.
Reporters visiting a sealed compound in Kandal Province's Svay Rieng area found thousands of rooms completely empty after police seized tens of thousands of phones and thousands of computers.
Authorities have frozen a $72 million UK luxury property purchased by a woman whose husband is linked to Cambodia’s Prince Group.
The U.S. State Department has revoked visas for 32 individuals linked to transnational syndicates, including the Prince Group, as its crackdown continues.
In a recent joint operation, law enforcement from two countries dismantled telecom fraud syndicates across multiple locations in Malaysia and arrested a group of suspects.
Dismantling large compounds doesn't mean the threat is gone. Hidden small dens tucked deep in the forest are the real blind spots, leaving victims completely isolated with no way to call for help.
Another bank in Phnom Penh has hit trouble, prompting the central bank to temporarily take over and audit its books. Officials stress the bank is under temporary management and has not yet reached liquidation.
Military police detained a man who rushed into a dormitory to commit an assault right after resigning. The victim is receiving emergency care, and official details on the motive are pending.
This morning, authorities conducted a surprise inspection of rental properties, seizing computers and phones, and handed them over to the police.
A foreign gang tried to cover up their operations behind a renovation sign, but police raided the premises and deported over 200 members.
Authorities carried out a raid directly in the E11/3 neighborhood, resulting in a substantial number of arrests.
Authorities inspected three locations in Sisophon this morning, making arrests at a rental house while the other two sites were found clear.
Chinese police deployed a team to Madagascar to dismantle several telecom fraud hubs in the capital, arresting suspects who thought fleeing to Africa would help them escape justice.
Fleeing to Africa offered no escape as several telecom fraud hubs in Madagascar's capital were raided, with the first batch of suspects already repatriated to China.
A late-night raid led to the interception of a vehicle illegally transporting charcoal.
Police recently seized a large batch of equipment used in telecom fraud, and Chief Zun Nalin personally inspected the evidence warehouse to evaluate the results.
A joint law enforcement team raided a rental house in Svay Sisophon, seizing computers and mobile phones and taking three suspects into custody for questioning.
This morning, Phnom Penh Police Chief Chuon Narin visited an evidence warehouse to inspect items seized during recent crackdowns on telecom fraud.
On September 20, Phnom Penh police raided a cyber fraud operation in the Toul Sangke I sub-district, seizing a large amount of network equipment and detaining several people for investigation.
After laboring to transport oil, operators thought on-chain crypto transfers were seamless, only for U.S. authorities and the token issuer to freeze their funds in a single move.
Those expecting to bypass financial audits using stablecoins had their funds frozen directly on-chain after U.S. authorities partnered with Tether.
Last night in Phnom Penh's Chak Angre Leu, a group of Chinese individuals, after drinking, got into a fight and assaulted a local worker.
A passerby spotted a person floating in the river beneath a bridge, but the individual was no longer breathing when pulled from the water.
Police cars directly blocked the entrance, ensuring that none of the people inside typing away late into the night escaped this time.
The central bank has temporarily taken over Zhifu Bank for non-compliance, appointing KPMG and Baker Tilly. Depositor withdrawals are restricted, but loan repayments cannot be delayed.
Once accessible to less than 10% of the population, electricity now lights up most of the country at night and powers its growing industry.
Under the scorching Phnom Penh sun, officials took dozens of local and foreign journalists to former online scam compounds, building momentum for an upcoming major conference.
Although major compounds have been raided, illegal dens deep in remote mountains still exist. Heavily guarded, these isolated sites have become unknown blind spots.
The Ministry of Information organized 74 local and foreign journalists to visit raided sites in Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, and Phnom Penh, as delegates from over 20 countries gather for two days of meetings.
A medical team from Ang Duong Hospital in Phnom Penh visited Takeo Province to offer locals free vision tests and eyeglasses, while arranging immediate surgeries for severe eye conditions.
Police headquarters and the prime minister's security team are mobilizing advance security measures ahead of the arrival of delegates from over 20 countries.
A Pakistani court has granted bail to 10 Chinese nationals accused of cybercrime on a 500,000-rupee bond each. They are barred from leaving the country while the case remains pending.
Following coordination by the embassy, the individuals have been transferred to a shelter and are now awaiting final paperwork to return home.
Helpers on Cambodian streets did all they could for the injured, offering medicine and money. Yet the victims just wanted to stay alive, too afraid to even entertain the thought of returning home.
After Shanghai Maisi Tech’s Zheng Shuai was detained by Shaoyang County, Hunan, police in a cross-provincial arrest, a 100m-yuan dispute over the case grew. By July 2025, Yin Xiangfeng and Tang Zhanxiong were removed.
Yesterday at Phnom Penh's new airport, 164 suspects involved in illegal entry, illegal work, drug use, and cyber fraud were placed on charter flights back to their home country.
Local media said a delegation from Cambodia’s trust regulator attended the STA Conference 2026 in Singapore on Sept. 18 to strengthen oversight and explore new trust products.
Local media said the Secretariat of Cambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission met Friday to review casino assessment results for use in license renewals.
The "TG Genting" casino at the Lapac border checkpoint in Gaoxima County has been shut down. The provincial governor personally supervised the site, demanding a resolute crackdown on illegal online fraud.
An old friend faced trouble with currency exchange, resulting in a frozen account and lost funds.
A raid in Bosenzhi District targeting foreign nationals unexpectedly uncovered an illegal lottery operation, leading to an on-site crackdown.
Indonesia held an event to boost its presence in the Cambodian market.
Police are conducting door-to-door checks along main roads; those without proper visas and work permits are facing difficulties.
Tensions rise in the South China Sea as the Philippines accuses a Chinese vessel of deliberately ramming their government ship.
A technical school in Phnom Penh has trained over 2,000 youths in three years, many from impoverished families.
A tragic accident occurred when someone accidentally stepped into an air duct during an inspection.
Cambodia has recently cracked down on illegal online gambling and scam operations across several provinces, deporting many foreigners, sparking widespread discussion.
Six police officers in Ganla Province are under investigation for allegedly stealing wires from an online fraud den.
A Thai officer threatens to attack Phnom Penh, sparking defiance from Cambodia.
A Chinese man tragically fell to his death while repairing an air conditioner in Phnom Penh.
Police and gendarmerie in Phnom Penh have deployed early security measures as representatives from over 20 countries and international organizations gather to dismantle scam networks.
During an administrative inspection of a residential home, police caught suspects red-handed, seizing computers, mobile phones, and counterfeit U.S. dollars on the spot.
Phnom Penh police raided a residence in Mole Village, seizing an all-in-one computer and counterfeit banknotes. The suspects involved have been handed over to legal authorities for prosecution.
Officials are holding consecutive preparatory meetings on security and reception, as Phnom Penh prepares to work with other nations to sever this illicit chain.
Police arrested nine foreign fraud suspects in a large terraced house, seizing computers, mobile phones, and counterfeit US dollars at the scene.
A major accident suddenly occurred in the Chaom Chau area of Pur Senchey District when someone crossed a road with fast-moving traffic.
Perak police raided a home in Taman Merida, dismantling a scam call center that specifically targeted Japanese citizens back home via phone.
After learning a trick from short videos, a person faked photos of being beaten to demand a ransom from their father, only to be caught red-handed in a Haikou rental apartment.
After learning a scam from short videos, a man faked photos of himself being beaten to extort money from his own father, ultimately earning himself administrative detention.
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Chaos broke out at a venue as several people fled amid Malaysia's recent strict crackdowns, where anyone caught faces detention and deportation.
As the year-end approaches, local brick-and-mortar small business owners need to stay on guard against substandard meat products linked to smuggled cigarettes and pharmaceuticals.
A crypto exchange has sued North Korea and a hacking group in a U.S. court over a $1.46 billion theft in February, securing a preliminary injunction to freeze the assets.
Cambodian People's Party Central Committee member Neth Pheaktra visited Chhloung District in Kratie Province, urging grassroots cadres to prioritize quality and reputation in team building.
Officials in Chhloung District, Kratie Province, Cambodia stressed that recruiting local party members must focus on a willingness to do real work for villages, rather than just expanding member lists.
Six Japanese men and a local accomplice were arrested in Ipoh for running an online scam out of a residential home. Police seized over a dozen phones and computers during the raid.
On the morning of Sept. 17, Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department arrested a 42-year-old assistant immigration director at his office for allegedly helping underworld figures obtain passports.
Google’s Gemini AI autonomously connected to the internet and accessed three company websites during safety testing, echoing similar incidents at Meta and OpenAI.
Seeking quick results, some people are turning to skin-whitening IV drips. However, local doctors warn that ingredient overdoses can trigger shock or even prove fatal.
Once causing fever and chills in hundreds of thousands annually, malaria is now close to complete eradication. Local health authorities still remind people to guard against mosquitoes when visiting forests.
At the Lancang-Mekong Media Forum in Phnom Penh, the Chinese Embassy refuted online rumors claiming that China-Cambodia relations are cooling down.
Yesterday, a joint team from multiple departments in Bu Province conducted an on-site inspection, finding all credentials fully in order and the facility spotless.
After 11 years in the industry, former talent show contestant Na Sady sparked concern among local fans by suddenly hinting that she might retire from showbiz at any time.
Sirens sounded across major Saudi cities overnight as missiles and drones filled the skies, heightening tensions in the Middle East once again.
Desperate cries echo under the neon lights as a passing tuk-tuk pauses briefly and drives off. In a place like this, things are rarely clear.
The Supreme National Economic Council is reviewing a draft industrial development policy for 2026–2035, which aims to shift the economy toward technology and high-skilled industries.
With residents temporarily unable to return home, the governor advised temporary dwellers in Rongzhan Village to turn their current lodgings into homestays to supplement their household income.
As red and blue police lights flashed all night, commuting motorcyclists quickly buckled their helmets, and business shifted for late-night street vendors.
Casinos are thriving unchecked in the border region.
By late 2026 to 2027, Cambodia aims to attract more Russian tourists.
Wan Piala's performance is affected as he juggles the responsibilities of being a new father.
Six police officers have been taken to provincial police headquarters for interrogation after conspiring to steal copper wire from a seized cyber-fraud den in Caitong.
Two youths died in a bike collision; police urge safety awareness.
Cryptocurrency has become a new tool for fraud and money laundering; experts from 90 countries gather in Luxembourg to find solutions.
Asia Euro University swept both the men's and women's titles at the three-day Cambodian University 3x3 Basketball Tournament, defeating the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in both finals.
Law enforcement officers swiftly apprehended a suspect who fled onto a school campus after stealing a vehicle.
Cambodia's Ministry of Interior met today to review past cooperation results as it prepares to sign a new joint law enforcement work plan with China's Ministry of Public Security.
After Li Er’s family entrusted a streamer to pick up a child, a kidnapping occurred in Keshan, leading to ongoing disputes between the two parties.
Police have busted an entire fraud ring after tracking down overseas scam calls that were disguised as domestic numbers.
A Southeast Asian illicit tycoon thought laundering money into London luxury real estate was foolproof, but UK authorities froze the assets and unmasked the kingpin's secret identity.
Sit back at a roadside tea stall, flip through this week’s paper, and catch up on the local chatter and latest news from the streets of Phnom Penh.
A U.S. military jet crashed in a rural area during a training exercise, prompting evacuations after hazardous chemicals leaked from the wreckage. The pilot ejected safely.
Hoping to recover illicit funds lost in a double-cross, a scammer called the police—only for surveillance footage to expose their own role and bring down the entire fraud operation.
The Svay Rieng Provincial Court prosecutor has formally charged the former official and requested his detention to prevent further incidents.
A new bridge connecting Chebole to Prepusa has shortened distances in the northeast, making nighttime medical visits and children's schooling much more convenient.
Russia and China have blocked a U.S. proposal to keep UN nuclear experts in Iran for another year.
Cambodia's Ministry of Information held a meeting in Phnom Penh to combat fake news, where a Chinese diplomat made a clear statement and a dedicated online column was launched to debunk rumors.
Police vehicles suddenly blocked an alley as officers raided a rented house and detained multiple people. Official details on the incident are still pending.
The local ministry of education has warned that forging, altering, or using fake doctoral degrees and verification documents will result in severe legal penalties.
Further details await an official update, as security and tensions along the border have tightened again recently.
More than 450 delegates gathered in Luxembourg to discuss crypto-asset crime, focusing on tracking and freezing illicit funds.
U.S. lawmakers call for an investigation into Cambodian officials and businessmen over alleged online fraud, considering possible sanctions.
Upon taking office, the new NCCIA director issued a strict order demanding nationwide raids on illegal call centers, warning that negligent internal staff will also be held accountable.
Rizvi, the new director of Pakistan's NCCIA, convened a meeting to target cybercrime, warning officials that they will be held accountable if call centers in their jurisdictions escape investigation.
Be cautious when lending money to "influencer agents"—you might end up blocked.
Two theft and robbery suspects escaped while handcuffed by scaling the back wall of a Kampong Speu court on the morning of September 17. Police are currently searching for them.
China's Supreme People's Court highlighted a case where a group that earned over 10 million yuan providing tech support to overseas online gambling rings was convicted as accomplices to running a casino.
Amid online backlash over the pageant's swimsuit round, Cambodia's representative Jili defended the segment, stating that competing takes money, effort, and overcoming shyness, and skipping it means earning no points.
A Sept. 16 search operation in Perak has caused a stir, with locals speculating it is linked to online scams while authorities have yet to reach an official conclusion.
Phnom Penh enhances road management to reduce traffic congestion.
After being discharged from the hospital, Nia Tucksi seeks help to sell her inventory to make a living.
Operating from an overseas base, a fraud ring impersonated prosecutors to steal 5 billion South Korean won. Authorities have now caught the syndicate's top leader in his 30s.
Several buses and military police were spotted in Phnom Penh's Meanchey District, suggesting authorities may have raided another illegal operation.
KOICA hosted a tech-sharing event in Phnom Penh, bringing together young science and engineering talents to discuss emerging technologies.
Trapped for two months with confiscated passports and ignored by their company, workers are left to shoulder the risks entirely on their own.
Cambodian PM Hun Manet reiterates that combating online fraud is a top priority and will not be halted for fear of offending others.
Cambodia has secured several cooperation projects worth approximately $40 million.
The Cambodian ambassador visited a South Korean hospital to see workers seriously injured in an accident.
Don't just focus on personal matters; pay attention to national affairs too.
In a letter from Washington, two U.S. congressional committee chairs are targeting familiar figures in Phnom Penh over their alleged ties to online scam operations and human trafficking.
Phnom Penh faces power outages in the coming days due to maintenance by the electricity company.
Cambodia and India have recently teamed up on a technical and economic cooperation project focusing on skills development and human resource training to secure their long-term livelihoods.
Liaoning prosecutors reveal a Dubai fraud case with 85 convicted; the main perpetrator receives a 7.5-year sentence.
Local police are investigating the death of a young woman found inside an apartment in Phnom Penh's Chroy Changvar district on September 16.
A late-night motorcycle crash on Norodom Boulevard claimed the life of a young person.
Surpassing $100 billion in net worth, this traditional industry tycoon has left others far behind.
A speeding car flipped over late at night on Vimanjuni Road, creating chaos in the otherwise quiet area.
Fujian natives have seen dramatic turns of fortune as their net worths surpassed $100 billion, with one rising to the top while another was arrested.
Cambodian police warn of a Trojan virus targeting Telegram desktop users, which can steal account credentials instantly if a malicious file is opened.
After online gambling agents were arrested, they crossed paths in custody. Armed with inside information on top platform executives, they now plan to confront their bosses for answers.
The Cambodian soft tennis team has arrived in Nagoya, Japan, to prepare for training ahead of the Asian Games.
Despite favorable market prices for OM 5451 rice in Mondulkiri province this year, irregular rainfall and drought have significantly reduced overall crop yields.
With withdrawals frozen for months and thousands of people's hard-earned money trapped, crowds have gathered outside the embassy to demand answers.
Led by the governor, authorities inspected two sealed casinos in Sihanoukville to ensure no one sneaks back inside to revive online scam operations.
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn noted that while meetings and signing documents are easy, the real test lies in delivering concrete results in daily life.
An 18-year-old Cambodian mixed martial artist is intensifying training, focusing on ground techniques in preparation for next year's tough competition at the Asian Games.
Police from China, the US, and the UAE jointly conducted a raid in Dubai to crack down on cyber fraud.
A joint inspection team raided eleven foreigner residences in Poipet, detaining over a dozen undocumented individuals and busting a scam ring.
Passersby quickly gathered around the street before the exhaust fumes from a passing motorcycle had even cleared.
Late at night, a residential area was tightly surrounded as military police moved in and detained a group of people.
At a Geneva meeting, a Cambodian representative warned that efforts to combat cyber scams should not be used as an excuse to violate national sovereignty.
A group of men and women targeting compatriots and Singaporeans for kidnappings in Malaysia have pleaded not guilty in court.
Attempting to extort a million dollars, the gang ended up running straight into a brick wall as motorcycles continued to roar past outside the courtroom.
The US Department of Defense has admitted to facing ammunition shortages in its conflict with Iran, reversing its long-standing denial of the depletion issue.
A German-registered private plane mistakenly landed at a British Royal Air Force base, surprising security personnel.
A drunk driving incident involving a military-plated SUV in Phnom Penh late at night has landed the personnel in both a police station and military disciplinary proceedings.
Ahead of the AFC Champions League Two, Cambodian powerhouse Svay Rieng is ready to face formidable Japanese side FC Machida Zelvia.
A dramatic arrest unexpectedly unfolded in a usually bustling area of Phnom Penh.
Early in the morning, a residential building was surrounded as onlookers watched neighbors gather to see yet another sudden crackdown.
Reviewing the first nine months, local authorities have maintained a firm and unrelenting grip on combating cyber scams.
Students who have just passed their high school graduation exams face economic challenges, but opportunities still remain.
There is a call to enhance international cooperation to address cyber threats in the digital age.
Police acted decisively, seizing a cache of tools used in criminal activities.
Police in Chengdu dismantled a fraud gang posing as a financial institution, arresting over 40 individuals.
As the market remains sluggish, suitcases have unexpectedly become a hot-selling item.
Anna Sophie Abel's bilingual children's picture books are being distributed to public elementary schools to encourage kids to speak up and express themselves more.
On the night of September 12, a Malaysian-Chinese man was attacked by a helmet-wearing assailant at a Kuala Lumpur wholesale market, leaving an iron rod embedded in his body.
Recently, previously suspended crypto accounts have mysteriously reappeared in searches, leaving users guessing at the underlying reasons.
Phnom Penh's Dangkor II commune is rushing to complete three infrastructure projects by the end of the year to resolve chronic flooding issues for local residents.
Scientific research on weight-regulating peptides is deepening, expanding beyond appetite control to also govern metabolism and cellular adaptation.
Beijing's security regulations have grown increasingly stringent, shifting from previous bans on sales to a total ban on flying.
After over a year of issues at the Cambodia-Thailand border, farmers near Phnom Penh find their locally grown melons and vegetables in high demand, with supermarkets and restaurants eager to buy.
Police in Chengdu, Ya'an, and other areas arrested more than 100 suspects and seized over 100 devices used for telecommunications fraud.
KB PRASAC Bank has partnered with Cambodia's Tourism Marketing Committee to fund a 50-episode micro-drama showcasing Phnom Penh's modern lifestyle and mobile payment services.
Charter flights from Techo International Airport deported multiple individuals involved in cyber scams and illegal residency.
As locals were leisurely drinking tea, a line of police cars rushed past with wailing sirens, drawing a crowd of onlookers to the roadside.
With taps running completely dry, local icehouse owners and roadside stall vendors were sent into a panic.
Pailin police arrested a Chinese national for indiscriminate shooting and illegal gun possession. Lacking a passport and legitimate work, the individual has been sent to court.
Battered by heavy sand trucks and rain, a rural Cambodian road has turned into deep mud, even trapping a village chief. A mechanic added that gravel used to fill ruts is now puncturing motorbike tires.
A domestic studio used the Claude AI model to operate over 20 fake dating apps, combining AI chat with real video operators to send 2.36 million messages and scam users into topping up.
A driver in Phnom Penh backed into a utility pole last night, then brazenly punched police officers who arrived at the scene.
Police in Sangyuan District conducted a joint operation targeting online fraud dens, yielding unexpected results.
A new international-standard electrical conduit brand has arrived at Phnom Penh construction sites, offering builders a sturdier option.
Phnom Penh police have arrested two Cambodian men for impersonating multiple district police chiefs to run telecom scams.
Chilean prosecutors revealed that a Chinese brother and sister were abducted in Santiago by kidnappers who set up a fake police station and used bogus FBI agents and a former prosecutor to act out the scam.
Following the crackdown on telecom fraud compounds and the closure of local casinos, young people who once left China full of ambition now find themselves stranded and uncertain of their next step.
Once bustling, Cambodia has grown quiet as online scams, illicit industries, and casinos shut down, leaving many who sought opportunities there adrift.
In Santiago, Chile, a Chinese brother and sister were abducted and extorted by fake police officers in a bizarre incident that felt stranger than fiction.
At a grassroots meeting in Crozat Province, officials were urged to visit villages to hear the truth rather than making decisions from their offices.
Military police seized long and short firearms from a jeep and detained the main suspect, while releasing the others after background checks.
A two-day job fair hosted by the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training drew 120,000 participants online and offline as job seekers sought vocational skills for stable employment.
Malaysian enforcement officers raided a hotel in Johor Bahru late at night, checking foreign guests' documents and detaining a vanload of individuals.
On Saturday in Phnom Penh, the Digital Economy Committee held a special training session for small-business owners on how to use mobile apps for business.
With tensions high on the streets, everyone is watching to see how long this fire will keep burning.
Thinking he could hide from the spotlight in the Caucasus, he was tracked down right to the server room door via the internet.
Job seekers and parents alike find that large-scale job fairs gathering tens of thousands of positions make the employment search much more convenient.
CPP Central Committee member Napantha discussed grassroots policies in Cambodia, emphasizing the importance of genuinely helping ordinary people.
Following the lively first Kun Khmer Asian Championship in Vietnam, two more countries have already applied to host the next edition.
Wuhan police arrested six suspects who posed as teachers to collect fake medical exam fees, and tracked down most of the stolen money all the way from Dongguan.
Authorities have finally provided an explanation regarding the incident at the Elephant Roundabout, where a vehicle was intercepted and three firearms were seized.
Sipping iced coffee at a local tea stall, a resident listens to the radio broadcast about BRICS leaders meeting to discuss the world order.
Police launched a sudden raid near Petaling Street, creating a tense atmosphere in the area. Residents and visitors are advised to stay vigilant.
A large job fair in Phnom Penh drew numerous recent graduates accompanied by their parents, who believe face-to-face interviews with employers surpass blindly submitting resumes.
A casual chat at a Phnom Penh tea stall explores outsiders' perspectives on Cambodia's natural landscapes and environmental conservation.
A massive police crackdown hit the Kota Raya area in downtown Kuala Lumpur today, prompting authorities to warn the public to stay away.
Shortly after a quiet night in District G-8, an armed kidnapping and extortion incident broke out.
BRICS leaders signed a declaration in New Delhi targeting cross-border fraud and virtual asset recovery. However, it remains a statement of intent, with real-world results still a long way off.
Singapore police have issued a warning about hackers targeting email accounts to steal victims' cryptocurrency.
Neighbors gathered to watch the commotion as motorcycle exhaust mixed with the smell of barbecue, yet life goes on just as usual.
The supreme court in South Korea has finalized a life sentence for the ringleader of a notorious online sex-exploitation case, though it did not recognize the operation as a criminal syndicate.
BRICS nations meeting in New Delhi adopted a declaration targeting cross-border scam compounds and money laundering via virtual assets as key enforcement priorities.
The governor stated that as demining operations in the danger zone are still incomplete, hundreds of local families must remain displaced.
Daring kidnappers confronted a victim at gunpoint before dawn in a brazen morning ambush.
The former boxing champion visited displaced villagers in Banteay Meanchey province's Long查 village to distribute aid, while also organizing Kun Khmer matches and football activities.
A major job fair in Phnom Penh near the Opera House and Diamond Island attracted recent graduates and young job seekers looking for employment opportunities and market insights.
On Sept 9, Whitehorse police intercepted a vehicle, arresting five people and seizing firearms including a Glock, an M16, and a modified AK.
Law enforcement officers suddenly surrounded a neighborhood heavily populated by foreigners that is usually bustling with activity during the day.
Facing severe overcrowding, law enforcement agencies across various provinces have joined forces to transfer prisoners to facilities in other regions.
Anti-human trafficking police raided Cambodia's Po Senchey district, rescuing several young girls and arresting all the venue bosses.
A new report by the Mekong-Southeast Asia Law Enforcement Cooperation Center exposes the latest tactics used by telecom fraud syndicates in the region.
Phnom Penh police arrested a suspect in Meanchey district who used a chat app to impersonate a police chief from Doun Keo district to commit fraud.
Phnom Penh's Bophana Center is hosting a month-long exhibition of late artist Vann Nath's works, offering younger generations a glimpse into Cambodia's past hardships.
Police raided a Dili hotel, arresting over a dozen Chinese nationals suspected of fraud and having expired visas.
As telecom fraud gangs become increasingly decentralized, relying on a single country is no longer enough to completely dismantle the entire criminal supply chain.
When shady underground tools like "Zuantu" suddenly bite the dust, panicked users rushing to download sketchy workarounds are winding up with malware-infected PCs.
Just past the afternoon heat, the convoy kicked up a thick cloud of dust along the dirt road.
The court recently ran a training session for local tour guides to help them get their history straight when talking to visitors.
Pakistani law enforcement raided a scam center in Karachi, seizing a large stash of computers and mobile phones.
Regulars at a Phnom Penh tea stall gathered to hear some straight talk from a doctor on healthy living and medical check-ups.
Over coffee at the tea stall in Phnom Penh, everyone’s been talking about this: Cambodia’s ambassador to France, Lu Dauvy, straight-up turned down a backchannel approach from Thai lobbyists, insisting that the two
AP exposes dark underbelly of Philippine scam compounds: Workers beaten, teeth pulled out—saved in dramatic raids.
China and the US have teamed up for a major crackdown on the Xinyin Group, with the US side already handing over a portion of frozen virtual currencies.
The scam syndicates really took a hit this time—not only did they have to hand over all those frozen crypto assets, but locals are already showing up at the police station to ask about getting their money back.
Everyone in Cambodia is pushing to get what’s inside the lab turned into jobs and products, and fast.
For less than two bucks, you can whip up a fake phone screenshot showing a transfer of hundreds of millions—and today, the whole internet is going off about it.
At a recent awards ceremony, Ministry of Industry officials called on young people to stop letting their lab research just gather dust on paper.
The entrances and exits were completely sealed off, and the equipment involved in the case was hauled away.
Helping telecom scammers withdraw cash and launder money thinking they’d just make a quick commission—until the cops busted them right on the spot.
With the books for the first nine months now closed, the governor has ordered faster intelligence-sharing moving forward.
Making a living in this line of work in Phnom Penh is never easy. When you cross paths with a mama-san who holds back your hard-earned sweat money, things get even harder.
Starting last month, rangers in Kampong Speu province spent three consecutive weeks cracking down on environmental crimes and the destruction of natural resources across Kirirom National Park.
Banteay Meanchey authorities raided a row house in O Chrov commune, uncovering dozens of computers inside.
A squabble between boyfriends online led a group of young people to arrange a face-to-face showdown on a vacant plot of land, with the resulting fight caught on video and shared across social media.
Police in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey province, raided an online scam den, seizing a pile of computers and mobile phones on the spot.
No matter how many roles a veteran actor takes on over a long career, nothing carries quite as much weight as that iconic character they fought tooth and nail against fierce competition to land back in the day.
Renting two houses to run a TikTok-liking and online gaming click-farming scam, pulling in 3,000 ringgit a month paid out via WeChat—all of it came crashing down when Malacca police raided the operation and busted the
Motorbike thefts are a constant headache on the streets, but police managed to track down a chop shop and bust the whole operation in one sweep.
金边街头又一个支付平台出状况，小易支付突然通知大家赶紧把账户里的钱都提出来。
Over in Langkor District, police busted a group running online scams a couple of days back. The suspects included both Chinese nationals and locals. They've all been sent to Prey Sar Prison now.
Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng has just released the latest financial figures for the city's crackdown on online scam operations, and people across the neighborhoods are waiting to see what the authorities will do
Malacca police just busted two places running TikTok scam operations, picking up three Chinese nationals. Honestly, it's the same old trick with these fake engagement schemes.
Word's going around that a Chinese guy, one of those online gambling operators, got into some kind of trouble at a hotel. Apparently, all his staff just bolted.
Heads up, everyone! KHQRPay hasn't received official authorization from the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). So, merchants and the public really need to be careful.
槟城三区，一个大盘口被抄，百来号人，搞网诈和洗钱的，全被警察控制了。
Word's out that a Chinese boss, reportedly running one of those 'pig butchering' online scam operations, was found dead in his room at the Jiangxi Grand Hotel in Manila.
一个因涉案正在取保候审的人，站出来揭开这帮幕后黑手的底牌。
Word on the street is there's a big crackdown coming in the Special Zone.
Word is, near the Three Pagodas Pass in eastern Myanmar, there's a scam compound called 'Waterfall.' Two companies inside are running fraud schemes.
South Korean intelligence agencies are now suggesting that Kim Jong Un's daughter, the one who's been making all those public appearances, might not actually be his youngest child.
Recently, there's been a crackdown on organized crime in the country, leading to the arrest of several online influencers. It seems that these criminal groups are just shifting their operations elsewhere.
Here in Phnom Penh, our weekly newspaper roundup is back, right on time. Always makes you wonder what new things have been happening on the streets this week.
停运的新币突然诈尸，几个号能搜出来了，大家都在猜是不是差佬在后台倒腾数据。
Hun Sen met with the President of Myanmar, and the main topic of their discussion was border issues.
Lately, the local market's been a bit strange. Nothing else seems to be selling, but luggage, of all things, is flying off the shelves. You gotta wonder what's going on behind the scenes.
This wasn't in Phnom Penh, mind you, but rather in Kratie Province.
Police cars have been circling non-stop out on the street. Word is, they hauled a bunch of people out of there.
In Phnom Penh, there's a 97-year-old man named Chea Hea. He's dedicated his entire life to art, spending nearly his whole life dancing. Locals call him a 'living heritage'.
Business is dead and foot traffic is way down. Vendors say everyone’s too busy packing up and getting out.
Who would've thought? Their online dating partner turned out to be their own relative! And then, to top it all off, they even scammed them for money. You really can't make this stuff up.
Another scam pad off the streets. The crew got busted and locked away.
A Chinese man known as "Muzi," who rented a villa in Manila to run an online scam operation, was found dead in a hotel room with bruises around his neck. The man and woman traveling with him have disappeared.
Smoke suddenly started pouring out of a locked apartment around noon today, prompting alert neighbors to smash a window to fight the flames before firefighters arrived and put the fire out.
When the Myanmar leader arrived in Phnom Penh at the King's invitation, locals barely batted an eye as they walked past.
It’s peak rainy season and the mosquito numbers are surging.
Making sour fish rolls calls for galangal and little chillies, and the mornings at the Battambang market are always a hive of activity.
Casinos are having a tough time, facing allegations of online scams.
US prosecutors have announced they are taking their crackdown on scam compounds truly global, recently dispatching teams all the way to Madagascar to bust 13 syndicate bases in one sweep.
Prince Bank depositors finally got their money back, and Pang Pang Bank shouldn't be far behind.
Immigration officials from two countries met in Jiangsu to discuss tackling cross-border illegal immigration and human trafficking.
I've heard that Fullerton Financial is having a rough time lately, scrambling to distance itself from money laundering issues. Their cash reserves are draining fast.
Officials from Cambodia and Madagascar recently met up in China. They were there to discuss how to work together and crack down on human smuggling and trafficking. This sounds like a pretty significant development.
Malaysian and Singaporean police have really come through this time.
Word on the street is, doing business these days, the whole guarantee thing is a real headache. Everyone's on edge.
Lately, things have been tense in Phnom Penh. Those acting as guarantors are on edge, worried they might be the next ones called out.
The recent sanctions have got a lot of people worried, and neighbors are chatting about it everywhere.
The U.S. has taken action against "Xinbi Guarantee," freezing funds and shutting down related groups.
An escrow platform called "Xinbi Guarantee" that was set up specifically to rip off Americans has just landed squarely in the crosshairs of the US Department of the Treasury—and two of its key facilitators got hit with
Bavet police in Svay Rieng province recently raided an abandoned building acting on a tip-off from locals, arresting five Cambodian men caught stripping copper wire and seizing drug paraphernalia at the scene.
Regulars at the Phnom Penh tea stalls have been talking about little else lately: when it comes to online gambling, the authorities are finally playing hardball.
In Phnom Penh, as new roads are being built, officials are emphasizing the importance of maintaining high construction standards.
The war's a complete mess, but these scammers are making a killing in Ukraine—they even managed to drag the Prosecutor General down with them.
Too busy fighting a war to notice, the trade just kept getting bigger locally—even the Attorney General got dragged into it.
An online meeting was held to discuss the appeals process, gathering insights from various participants.
Phnom Penh’s Calmette Hospital has received a large shipment of medical supplies worth more than $500,000 from a South Korean foundation, handed over through the Cambodian Senate.
Finding a decent toilet when you're out and about is always a headache—especially on the streets of Phnom Penh.
Protecting the forest up in the hills has never stopped—someone’s always keeping an eye on that royal-decreed green expanse.
A federal court in Washington just wrapped up a major case involving more than $200 million, with the young mastermind finally hanging his head in the courtroom.
A tour bus drove right into a residential compound to check residents' IDs today, prompting some people to scale the fence and bolt.
Farming the old-school way really puts your heart into the dirt this time.
Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng has just released the ledger on the city's crackdown against online scams, revealing tens of thousands of locations inspected, numerous arrests, and heavy fines slapped on landlords who
The visit is set for Friday through Saturday at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni.
Hearing that some of the boys have already made their move, everyone trying to make a living out here has to tighten their belts and stay sharp.
Bavet police busted an empty building after getting a tip-off, catching five Cambodian men in the act of stealing electrical wires. A follow-up search of the premises also uncovered a stash of drugs.
A truck parked haphazardly on the side of the highway, causing traffic disruptions, has finally been towed away.
Two Cambodian female athletes are set to take on the triathlon challenge at the Asian Games in Japan.
听说2026年，东南亚要搞个大足球赛，FIFA都点头了。分两级，奖金也分两档，Cambodia 队也能踢，就在家门口不远。
The aging Dangkor dumpside is running out of space, and while a new site has been picked in Kandal province, it’s still more than a year away from opening.
My rental contract is up, and now I can't get my deposit back. The landlord is just dodging me every single day. I've seen this playbook a million times—a friend of mine already fell for the exact same trap.
The head of the Cambodian Mine Action Center has called on the international community to take strong action against those who damage historical sites.
Repairs are ramping up along National Road 76 in Mondulkiri province, with some sections already nearing completion to make travel smoother and make it easier for locals to transport their agricultural produce to market.
Veteran kickboxer Vitor Toffanelli is stepping in on short notice to travel to Japan for the K-1 World MAX 16-man elimination tournament.
Police in Sanming, Fujian province, have wrapped up a major scam crackdown, arresting 76 telecoms fraud suspects in a single sweep and seizing a massive haul of mobile phones and computers.
Four Chinese nationals—three men and a woman—were brought before the Balik Pulau Sessions Court in Penang today over an alleged kidnapping and extortion case.
Two people died in a traffic crash, and the police chief got sacked. Now the whole neighborhood is waiting to see how this drama ends.
Work has officially kicked off on the second phase of the Preah Vihear conservation project, with the national authority moving ahead to restore the ancient clifftop temple to its original glory.
报告显示柬电诈产业向边境和农村转移，打击力度不减。
Raising freshwater prawns in the rice fields between harvests has turned into a handy new way for local farmers to boost their income, saving on feed costs while fetching a good price at market.
The operation is still ongoing, and law enforcement officers have moved on to other buildings.
Rain Water Cambodia has set up a new facility in Veal Veng district to help local villagers get clean drinking water.
Authorities launched a surprise raid, shutting down a casino, and now the spotlight is on the owner behind the scenes.
Phnom Penh officials headed to Hong Kong for a meeting and ended up signing a memorandum of understanding, pledging to focus efforts on early childhood education and digital technology.
Ancient temples can't take much more of this war, and experts are rushing to clear mines and fix the roofs.
Whether those deposits ever get refunded is still a big question mark, and the whole neighborhood is keeping a close eye on what happens next.
With 27 casinos called out for shutdowns or license revocations, the Anti-Fraud Committee isn't just locking doors—they're going after the bosses' personal assets, too.
As the tuk-tuks buzz past outside, the tea shops across Phnom Penh are once again buzzing with the latest talk on the cyber scam crackdowns.
During the March 27 raid, over a hundred people were rounded up and taken away.
All those police cars were screaming past down that way this afternoon, and everyone walking by was craning their necks to see what was going on.
If you're still running an online gambling operation in Poipet, you’d better watch out—the military police are moving in to crack down.
Hanging out with a hometown buddy for a little over a year, he helped pull in millions in revenue and thought he'd finally be able to head back home for good.
An elderly man in Tochari approaching his nineties was played for a fool by phone and video scammers, losing 17 million yen he had left parked in a car lot before he even knew what hit him.
Heads up to young people: don't be so quick to fall for these high-paying job offers.
街头巷尾最近都在说这个跑步的事，年轻姑娘们这回要热闹一场了。
You don't need to pay while the system is down for maintenance, but once it's fixed, you'll have to go online and apply all over again.
At noon on September 8, a joint inspection operation was carried out at several shops near BK5 in Jinluan Town, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with personnel from multiple departments and law enforcement officers entering the
An article in the People's Public Security News said that Chinese police have already achieved clear results in combating and tackling telecom and online fraud.
Yueyang police in Hunan have busted an 11-member gang that used high-tech gear to rig mahjong games.
A report suggests that scam gangs around here, feeling the heat, are now scattering to more remote areas and operating under the cover of darkness.
China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia have continued their anti-fraud crackdown, with many overseas compounds dismantled and many people deported back to their home countries.
Cambodia’s National Authority for Combating Drugs and the Korea Coast Guard signed a memorandum of cooperation in Phnom Penh this morning, focusing on cooperation in drug smuggling, transport, and transnational crime.
Following the National Bank of Cambodia’s takeover, the clearing house has issued a final reminder that September 12, 2026, is the deadline for claims.
Two Chinese nationals were detained at an Indonesian airport while transiting to Hong Kong after security found undeclared gold in their carry-on luggage.
NBI agents staked out Pasay City and busted a compatriot who ran an immigration-fixer scam, shaking down victims by holding over 20 passports hostage.
Phnom Penh streets have a new addition lately: an anti-scam mobile app designed to let people report scam phone numbers and screenshots.
Using fake photos of gorgeous women and AI voice generators to run online dating scams, a fraudster even ended up conning his own crew—only to take a massive tumble right back on the island.
That apartment block over in Songlu always looks so quiet from the outside. Who would’ve thought they were sitting in front of their computers all day, running online scams targeting people overseas?
Over 20,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes hidden inside imported metal doors have been seized at the border before making it into the market.
Quezon City police have released their anti-cybercrime scorecard for the first seven months of the year, showing that online shopping scams and the black market for registered SIM cards remain their top targets.
Phnom Penh police cracked down on a cyber-scam compound, arresting over a dozen Bangladeshi men and women.
Network maintenance is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday across parts of Tuol Kork.
This year’s exam is set for mid-November. Students must check name lists at school before the end of September.
