An independent report by digital rights advocate Moses Ngeth suggests that recruitment for scam-related labor in Cambodia continued throughout the summer of 2026, contradicting recent government assertions that such industrial compounds were no longer active in the country. The findings are based on an analysis of nearly 5,000 job advertisements posted on Telegram between April 2023 and July 2026.
Ngeth’s research highlights a specific 18-day window between late August and mid-September 2026, during which 59 job postings for alleged scam sites within Cambodia were identified. These listings were distributed across locations including Poipet, Sihanoukville, and Phnom Penh. The report notes that while many of these ads mimic legitimate employment opportunities, their pay structures and job titles align with known practices inside human-trafficking and fraud compounds.
The data also reveals a significant shift in recruitment patterns. Between May and July 2026, the proportion of ads targeting worksites outside of Cambodia—such as Myanmar, Laos, and Malaysia—rose to 55%, compared to just 5% in the preceding months. Ngeth observed that the same recruiters and channels were often responsible for both domestic and international listings.
Common roles advertised include "Add Contact" positions, which involve initiating online conversations, and "Model" roles, where workers use video calls or AI software to deceive victims. These positions often target individuals in regions such as the United States, Europe, and Australia.
In response to the findings, Interior Ministry spokesperson Touch Sokhak stated that he was unfamiliar with the report's methodology and encouraged the author to collaborate with the ministry. Sokhak maintained that law enforcement efforts have significantly reduced the prevalence of such recruitment ads compared to previous years, noting that the government has worked to identify and remove hundreds of thousands of fraudulent social media accounts.
Source: CamboJA News
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