Cambodia deports 119 Thais amid cyberscam crackdown

Cambodian authorities have deported 119 Thai nationals following a crackdown on illegal cyberscam centres in Poipet. These individuals, who were among 230 foreigners detained during recent raids, admitted to entering Cambodia illegally to work for high wages in online fraud operations but stated they were not coerced into these activities. The group consisted of 61 men and 58 women, and none sought assistance from their governments after their arrest. The repatriation coincided with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's visit to the border region, where she emphasized the government's commitment to eliminate call centre scams. During the handover, seven individuals among the deported were found to have outstanding arrest warrants in Thailand related to online fraud. This incident underscores ongoing efforts in Southeast Asia to combat a burgeoning cyberscam industry.