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Three Singaporeans sanctioned in US bust of major Cambodian crypto scam network One of them, Ms Chen Xiuling, has since resigned from her role as a director at a livestreaming platform.

Three Singaporeans sanctioned in US bust of major Cambodian crypto scam network. One of them, Ms Chen Xiuling, has since resigned from her role as a director at a livestreaming platform.

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen warned during a Senate session this morning that the situation at the border with Thailand could worsen today if the Thai side continues encroaching on Cambodian territory, emphasizing that Cambodia can no longer tolerate such actions.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with South Korea’s Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina. The South Korean delegation sought Cambodia’s cooperation in rescuing South Korean citizens trapped in scam operations and kidnapping cases.

'61 days in hell': Korean man recounts being trafficked in Cambodia A Korean man who spent 61 days in captivity in Cambodia described being beaten, sold to human traffickers and jailed by Cambodian police after seeking help from authorities.

“I thought I’d be released soon since I was the victim, but I stopped trusting the police.”​

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Gov't response team to meet Cambodian PM over job scams targeting S. Koreans

U.S. charges Cambodian tycoon in massive alleged cryptocurrency scam In an indictment unsealed in federal court, U.S. prosecutors charge the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam, bilking would-be investors out of billions of dollars.

Prince Holding Group Chairman Chen Zhi remains at large. If found — and convicted — he faces up to 40 years in prison.

Cambodia Eyes ‘Historic Moment’ With Trump Over Thailand Peace Cambodia is ready to sign a peace deal with Thailand coordinated by President Donald Trump, according to an official from the Southeast Asian nation, leaning into the US leader’s desire to be seen as ...

Cambodia is ready to sign a peace deal with Thailand coordinated by President Donald Trump, according to an official from the Southeast Asian nation, leaning into the US leader’s desire to be seen as a global peacemaker.

Cambodia – Over the past four months, Cambodian authorities have raided 92 venues in a nationwide crackdown on online scams, arresting 3,455 people from 20 nationalities. Among them, 2,825 were deported, and 75 have been sent to court.

Public outrage as court gives light sentence to 61-year-old drunk driver who killed 1 and injured several—1 year in jail, 2-year suspension—citing his age, diabetes, high blood pressure, and that he acknowledged his wrongdoing. Critics call the ruling too lenient.

South Korea Targets Cambodia’s Scam Industry After Kidnappings, Torture and a Death

South Korea Targets Cambodia’s Scam Industry After Kidnappings, Torture and a Death

Cambodia pledges to work with South Korea after the death of a kidnapped student Cambodia's Interior Ministry has pledged cooperation with South Korea after the death of a South Korean student allegedly kidnapped and tortured by a gang in Cambodia.

A senior official at Cambodia’s Interior Ministry said Wednesday his ministry will cooperate with South Korea over the death of a South Korean student allegedly kidnapped and tortured by a criminal gang in Cambodia.

The Interior Ministry spokesperson clarified that Interior Minister Sar Sokha has no illegal ties with Prince Group or its chairman Chen Zhi. He only knows Chen Zhi socially, and any claims to the contrary are false.

Sanctioned Prince Bank Faces Customer Fury as App and Website Go Down Prince Bank customers have been left frustrated and panicked after the US- and UK-sanctioned bank’s app and website went down, leaving them unable to access their money or make transactions, despite t...

Prince Bank customers have been left frustrated & panicked after the US- &UK-sanctioned bank’s app and website went down, leaving them unable to access their money or make transactions, despite the bank’s assurances that all services are operating normally

South Korea bars travel to parts of Cambodia amid concerns over scam centres and reported kidnappings The recent death of a Korean college student in Cambodia - reportedly kidnapped and tortured by a local crime ring - has shocked South Korea.

"The Bokor Mountain area in Kampot Province, Bavet City, and Poipet City are designated as travel ban zones," the South Korean foreign ministry said in a statement.
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N.Y. prosecutors indict business leader in alleged $15 billion cryptocurrency scam Chen Zhi, leader of Prince Holding Group, allegedly targeted victims through social media and ran labor camps in Cambodia forcing workers to recruit others.

The leader of an international business conglomerate was indicted Tuesday in connection with an alleged $15 billion cryptocurrency scheme that involved forced labor camps in Cambodia, prosecutors announced.

Chairman of Prince Group Indicted for Operating Cambodian Forced-Labor Scam Compounds Engaged in Cryptocurrency Fraud Schemes 25-cr-312_indictment.pdf BROOKLYN, NY - An indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Chen Zhi, also known as “Vincent,” the founder and chairman of Prince Holding Group (Prin...

Chairman of Prince Group Chen Zhi indicted for operating Cambodian forced-labor scam compounds tied to crypto fraud schemes. The DOJ filed its largest-ever forfeiture case, targeting about $15 billion in Bitcoin currently held in U.S. custody.

Eight Vietnamese nationals were arrested in Phnom Penh in an online scam crackdown. They allegedly ran a call center targeting Vietnamese victims, luring them with fake rewards to steal Visa card details and transfer money from their accounts.

Cambodian Corporate Chairman Charged in $15 Billion Crypto Fraud The chairman of Cambodian conglomerate Prince Group was charged Tuesday by the US with running a “sprawling cyber fraud empire” that led to authorities seizing Bitcoin worth about $15 billion.

The chairman of Cambodian conglomerate Prince Group was charged Tuesday by the US with running a “sprawling cyber fraud empire” that led to authorities seizing Bitcoin worth about $15 billion.​

London Mansion Frozen as UK Sanctions Cambodian Scam Network The UK and US sanctioned the alleged mastermind behind some of the largest scam centers in Cambodia, in a move that freezes more than £130 million ($172 million) of properties across London.

The UK and US sanctioned the alleged mastermind behind some of the largest scam centers in Cambodia, in a move that freezes more than £130 million ($172 million) of properties across London.

U.S. Sanctions Cambodian Conglomerate, Citing Role in ‘Pig-Butchering’ Scams The Treasury Department labeled Prince Group a criminal organization; the company says it adheres to international standards.

The U.S. government on Tuesday designated a Cambodian conglomerate as a transnational criminal organization, accusing it of running online scam operations that have victimized people across the U.S.
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Gov't to send interagency response team to Cambodia amid surge in crimes targeting Korean nationals The presidential office said on Tuesday that the Korean government will send an interagency response team to Cambodia to address a recent surge in crimes targeting Korean nationals, including cases of...

Presidential spokesperson Kim Nam-joon said the government is reviewing plans to raise the travel advisory level for areas in Cambodia where such crimes have occurred. He added that Korea would exert all possible diplomatic efforts to secure Cambodia's cooperation

Trump 'looking forward' to Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal at ASEAN summit, Malaysia says U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia on October 26, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Tuesday, adding that he was "looking forward" to witnessing a ceasefire deal between Southeast Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia.

U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia on October 26, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Tuesday, adding that he was "looking forward" to witnessing a ceasefire deal between Southeast Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia.

Presidential office to hold meeting on crimes targeting S. Koreans in Cambodia | Yonhap News Agency SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Monday it will hold a meeting of a...

Participants are expected to assess the situation of a recent surge in crimes involving Koreans in Cambodia and will explore measures to strengthen protection and safety of Korean nationals through closer coordination with Cambodian authorities.

Yesterday, Cambodian FM Prak Sokhon attended the Four-Party Meeting among Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the United States in Malaysia. The meeting expressed the common desire to attain peace and stability between Cambodia and Thailand, as well as in the region as a whole.

Two Koreans rescued after months of forced labor and torture in Cambodia Two Korean nationals who were allegedly detained, tortured and forced to take part in criminal operations in Cambodia were rescued with assistance from Democratic Party lawmaker Park Chan-dae.

Two Korean nationals who were allegedly detained, tortured and forced to take part in criminal operations in Cambodia were rescued with assistance from Democratic Party lawmaker Park Chan-dae.

Lee orders all-out measures to protect people from crimes in Cambodia | Yonhap News Agency SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung ordered the foreign ministry Saturday t...

President Lee Jae Myung ordered the foreign ministry Saturday to take all-out diplomatic measures in response to a series of crimes in Cambodia targeting South Korean nationals, including cases of job scam and unlawful confinement, his office said.

Tonight, the interim observer team went to observe reports of disturbing sounds used as psychological intimidation and harassment by the Thai side.

Cambodian Crime Complex: South Korean Student Tortured to Death Cambodian Crime Complex: South Korean Student Tortured to Death Two rescued after 160-day detention; lawmaker seeks stronger consular protections

In Sihanoukville, they were reportedly shackled to their beds when not working and to their ankles during work hours. They received threats such as, “If you report again, we’ll bury you” and “We’ve bribed the local police, so if you report, we’ll kill you.”

The Thai side played disturbing sounds for a second consecutive night as a form of psychological intimidation and harassment in Chok Chey village, Banteay Meanchey province, as they sought to evict Cambodian villagers and seize their land.

The Cambodian Human Rights Committee sent a letter to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressing concern over the use of disturbing sounds by Thai armed forces along the Cambodia–Thailand border as a form of psychological intimidation and harassment.