Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Cambodia Cybercrime Raid: Over 3,000 Arrested in Transnational Crackdown
Cambodia's police arrested over 3,000 people in a huge crackdown on cybercrime.
These people were part of online fraud rings, often using forced labor to trick people into scams.
The raids happened after India asked for help.
Many people from different countries were caught, including people from China, Vietnam, and India.
The scams involved things like fake jobs and romance, all to steal money.
The government is now dealing with these people, some will be deported or face legal action.
Cambodia conducted its largest cybercrime raid, arresting over 3,000 individuals.
The operation, targeting online fraud networks, occurred across 138 locations between June 27 and July 22, 2025.
Indian agencies' requests, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, prompted the raids.
Suspects from over a dozen countries were detained, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indian nationals.
The raids exposed scam compounds with forced labor, trafficking, and various cyber fraud schemes.
- Who
- Cambodian authorities arrested 3,075 individuals from over a dozen countries.
- What
- Cambodia conducted a large-scale cybercrime raid targeting online fraud networks.
- When
- The operation took place between June 27 and July 22, 2025.
- Where
- The raids occurred across 138 locations in Cambodia, including Phnom Penh and 16 other provinces.
- Why
- The raids were launched in response to requests from Indian agencies, targeting transnational scam networks.
Cybercrime Operations
Cybercrime Operations
Fraud schemes
Cybercrime Operations
Cybercriminals utilized scam compounds with forced labor
Cybercrime Operations
Victims were lured via fake job offers, then held captive and forced to operate call center-style cyber scams
- Total Arrests
- 3,075
- Locations Raided
- 138
- Dates of Operation
- June 27 - July 22, 2025
- Initiated By
- Indian Agencies' requests
- Ordered by
- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet
- Primary Crime
- Cybercrime