Cambodia anti-scam efforts received international attention during a major conference in Phnom Penh. The International Conference on Combating Online Scams was held on September 23. The event was organized under the ICCOS-2026 initiative. It focused on strengthening international cooperation against online scams and cyber-enabled crimes.

Representatives from 27 countries and seven international organizations attended the conference. More than 340 journalists from 69 local and international media organizations also participated. Cambodia hosted the event with support from international law enforcement partners. These included INTERPOL, UNODC and the Lancang-Mekong security cooperation center.

International Cooperation Against Online Scams

UNODC Regional Representative Delphine Schantz highlighted the importance of international cooperation. She said countries cannot tackle the growing online scam threat individually. ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn also praised Cambodia’s efforts against scam-related crimes. He called for stronger cooperation between ASEAN countries and international partners.

INTERPOL official Nicholas Court highlighted Cambodia’s progress against technology-based fraud. He stressed the importance of coordinated investigations against international fraud networks. Chinese Vice Minister of Public Security Yang Weilin also welcomed Cambodia’s actions. He highlighted legislation, law enforcement and international cooperation as important measures.

Cambodia Reports Enforcement Against Scam Operations

Cambodia’s Interior Ministry said the FBI provided information about 50 suspected scam locations. Cambodian authorities reportedly acted against all 50 locations across seven provinces. Officials also reported wider enforcement against suspected online scam operations.

Between July 2025 and August 31, 2026, authorities inspected 832 suspected locations. Officials reportedly took action against 663 locations during this period. This included 86 major locations allegedly linked to scam operations. Authorities also reported freezing more than $300 million connected to online scam crimes.

Officials said 446 cases involving 3,927 suspects were referred to court. The figures highlight the scale of enforcement activity against suspected scam networks.

Participants at the conference stressed that online scams increasingly operate across national borders. They called for stronger information sharing and cross-border investigations. Discussions also focused on tracing illegal funds and protecting victims.

The conference highlighted the need for coordinated international action against online scams. Cambodia’s anti-scam efforts were presented alongside broader efforts to disrupt transnational criminal networks.