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

ME News update: April 4 (UTC+8). Cambodia’s National Assembly has passed its first cybercrime law specifically targeting online scam centers, aiming to support the nationwide “clean-up campaign” and prevent scam compounds from returning. Under the new law, participants in online scams face 2 to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $125k. If the offense is committed as part of a group or involves a large number of victims, the prison sentence can be up to 10 years and the fine can be up to $250k. The law also clearly sets penalties for offenses such as participating in money laundering, collecting victim data, and recruiting scam personnel. Previously, Cambodia handled related cases mainly under charges such as labor recruitment exploitation, aggravated fraud, and money laundering. This legislation is seen as the latest measure in response to international pressure on scam compounds in Southeast Asia, and it is also coordinated with recent actions including the arrest of senior figures involved and moves to extradite individuals to China. (Source: PANews)