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Korean Police Target Cambodian Scam Syndicates After 11 Billion Won Fraud

Investigators plan cross-border arrests in coordination with Interpol following raids in Phnom Penh last year.

Overview

  • Authorities identified 157 suspects tied to two Cambodia-based networks accused of defrauding hundreds of victims.
  • Police detained 42 people, referred 52 for indictment without detention, and sought Interpol red notices for 63 others.
  • One group allegedly ran fake lodging investment platforms, paying small early returns before disappearing with larger sums.
  • A second ring allegedly spoofed popular Korean brands to sell access to bogus services and then extorted supposed repair fees.
  • Some members fled to Laos and Vietnam after probes began, and Cambodian authorities arrested operators in a September 2025 raid.