South Korean Delegation Commends Cambodia’s Crackdown on Online Fraud

TAKEO, Cambodia (Oct.24,2025) — A visiting South Korean parliamentary delegation has praised Cambodia’s efforts to combat technology-driven fraud and deepen law enforcement cooperation between the two countries.

Led by Kim Seok-ki, a member of South Korea’s National Assembly overseeing foreign affairs and national unification, the delegation toured Sopheap Mitr Residence in Takeo province on Oct. 23 — a site previously raided by Cambodian police in operations targeting online scam networks.

During the visit, Kim cited Cambodia’s “strong commitment” to dismantling cybercrime syndicates and noted the scale of evidence recovered in past operations, including more than 270 computers, 1,300 mobile phones and other electronic devices.

Kim lauded Cambodia’s “firm enforcement measures” and the swift repatriation of South Korean nationals implicated in fraud cases. He also thanked Cambodian authorities for rescuing Korean victims and called for continued bilateral cooperation to prevent similar crimes.

“I will share the positive outcomes of this visit with the Korean public and encourage stronger coordination between our police forces,” Kim said, reaffirming South Korea’s support for Cambodia’s anti-cybercrime efforts.

The delegation also visited a former scam site in Phnom Penh’s Por Senchey district on Oct. 22, where police operations in July led to the arrests of 57 South Koreans, 29 Chinese nationals and several Cambodians. Authorities seized electronic devices allegedly used in illicit activities.

The visits are part of Cambodia’s broader crackdown on online fraud, launched under nine directives issued by Prime Minister Hun Manet on July 14. The orders instructed provincial governors, police commissioners and military commanders to take “strict and responsible action” against cybercriminals, warning that failure to comply could affect their appointments or positions.

Authorities say the campaign will continue nationwide, targeting both ringleaders and participants in online scam networks “without exception.”