Cambodian police bust two online scam operations, arresting 29 suspects

Cambodia@xgsj931h ago

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西港宪兵破获两起网络诈骗案抓获包括25名越南人在内共29名犯罪嫌疑人昨天，除了星汇·海景湾有行动抓了数十人之外，西港宪兵还在西港市内另外两处地点展开突袭行动，成功捣毁了2个涉网络诈骗犯罪窝点，共抓获29名嫌犯（含25名越南人）。第1处（第4分区第5村一度假小屋）：逮捕15人，包括1名柬籍女业主及14名越南籍男子。第2处（第4分区第4村红灯笼公寓）：抓获14人，含1名涉嫌主谋的中国籍男子（系第1处柬籍女业主之夫）、11名越南人及2名柬埔寨人。行动中查获17台台式电脑、3台笔记本电脑、69部手机及车辆等大批作案工具。目前嫌犯及物证已移交省宪兵指挥部依法处理。夫妻档，生意做得溜～～

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Background

Cambodia has become a hub for online scam operations, often involving foreign nationals trafficked into forced labor. These criminal enterprises exploit lax regulations and economic vulnerabilities, posing a significant challenge for Cambodian authorities and international law enforcement agencies.

Why this is alpha

Cambodian military police in Sihanoukville have dismantled two online scam operations, arresting 29 individuals, including 25 Vietnamese nationals. This significant law enforcement action, detailed with specific locations and seized evidence, is not reported in any mainstream news outlets.

The mainstream news results are entirely irrelevant, focusing on US domestic news, financial indices, and unrelated international events. There is no mention of any police raids or arrests related to online scam operations in Cambodia or Southeast Asia.

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