🚨 Over 100 Foreign Nationals Detained in Phnom Penh Online Scam Crackdown at Prince Plaza
PHNOM PENH — Cambodian authorities launched a major anti-cybercrime operation at Prince Plaza in Phnom Penh on May 16, detaining more than 100 foreign nationals suspected of involvement in online scam activities.
The operation targeted two separate locations inside Buildings A and B of the Prince Plaza complex along Norodom Boulevard in the Tonle Bassac area of Chamkar Mon district.
The raid involved Cambodia’s Anti-Technology Fraud Committee, local authorities, law enforcement officers, and prosecutors after investigators suspected illegal online fraud operations were being carried out from the site.
According to officials, a total of 104 foreign nationals were detained, including seven women, representing six different nationalities.
Authorities stated that:
• 83 suspects were allegedly linked to online scam operations
• 82 of them were Chinese nationals
• 1 suspect was Vietnamese
In addition, 21 foreign nationals from five different countries were detained for alleged immigration-related violations and illegal stay offenses.
📱 Large Amount of Equipment Seized
During the operation, authorities confiscated:
• Around 800 mobile phones
• More than 100 computers
• Additional electronic equipment connected to the investigation
Officials said preliminary digital forensic examinations revealed that the suspects allegedly used the premises to conduct online investment scams targeting victims both inside and outside Cambodia.
“The suspects used the location to lure victims into fraudulent investment schemes through online technology platforms in order to steal money from the public,” authorities stated.
🏢 Prince Plaza Linked to Previous Scam Investigations
Prince Plaza has also drawn attention due to its connection to businessman Chen Zhi, founder of Prince Bank, who has reportedly been linked to previous online scam investigations involving both Cambodian and Chinese authorities.
🇰🇭 Cambodia Intensifies Fight Against Cybercrime
Cambodia recently introduced a new law targeting online fraud and cyber scams, which officially came into effect on April 7. Despite ongoing crackdowns, authorities continue to uncover large-scale scam networks, many of which involve foreign nationals operating across the region.
Officials say investigations into the latest case are still ongoing.
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