Cambodia passes its first law specifically targeting online fraud, with a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

MeNews · 2026-04-05T08:02:07+00:00

The Cambodian Parliament has passed its first cybercrime law targeting online scam centers, stipulating that participants may face 2 to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $250k. The law aims to prevent the recurrence of scams and supports nationwide cleanup efforts.

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2026-04-05 08:02:07

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ME News update, April 4 (UTC+8), the Cambodian National Assembly passed its first cybercrime law specifically targeting online scam centers, aiming to support the nationwide “cleanup campaign” and prevent scam compounds from returning. The new law stipulates a prison term of 2 to 5 years and a maximum fine of $125k for those involved in online scams; if the crime is committed by a group or involves a large number of victims, the sentence can be up to 10 years and the fine up to $250k. The law also clearly sets penalties for participating in money laundering, collecting victims’ data, and recruiting scam personnel, among other actions. Previously, Cambodia mostly handled related cases under charges such as labor exploitation, aggravated fraud, and money laundering. This legislation is seen as the latest move under international pressure on scam compounds in Southeast Asia, and it is coordinated with recent arrests of senior figures involved and actions to extradite them to China. (Source: PANews)

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