Japanese Among Dozens Detained in Cambodia Scam Raid

Cambodian authorities have detained dozens of foreign nationals, including at least 20 to 30 Japanese citizens, in raids on suspected scam and fraud centers in the border town of Poipet. The operation was conducted in coordination with Japanese officials, who are working to confirm the exact number and identities of those detained. The United Nations reports that such scam centers in Southeast Asia have trafficked hundreds of thousands of victims and generated billions of dollars in illicit revenue. Many detainees have been transferred to Phnom Penh for further investigation. Reports indicate that criminal groups may have moved their operations from Myanmar to Cambodia. The crackdown highlights ongoing regional efforts to combat organized crime and transnational fraud.