Banteay Meanchey provincial authorities have intensified their crackdown on technology-enabled fraud, successfully dismantling over 200 scam operations within the last seven months. Governor Oum Reatrey confirmed that joint law enforcement efforts have resulted in the detention of tens of thousands of foreign nationals involved in these illicit activities.
According to the governor, the operations targeted large-scale compounds, with some sites housing between a few hundred and 2,000 individuals. Following the raids, the General Department of Immigration has coordinated the deportation of many foreign suspects to countries including China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. Others, including both foreign and Cambodian nationals, remain in custody awaiting legal proceedings.
While authorities have successfully cleared scam operations in Malai and Svay Chek districts, efforts remain ongoing elsewhere. Reatrey noted that while major operations in Ou Chrov have been addressed, the area is not yet fully cleared, and Poipet town continues to be a focus for remaining enforcement activities.
This provincial initiative aligns with a broader national campaign against transnational crime. Recent data from the General Department of Immigration indicates that over 45,000 foreigners were deported in the first half of 2026, a figure that surpasses the total number of deportations recorded over the previous ten years. Additionally, interior ministry reports show that 636 individuals from 21 nations were detained during a two-week operation across several provinces in early July.
Source: Phnom Penh Post
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