According to Nikkei Asia, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has hired a U.S. law firm in an attempt to have his name removed from a U.S. Congressional bill targeting the global scam industry. Public filings show that the related legal and lobbying services cost more than $250,000, including work involving communications with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Congress, and the media. Sar Sokha denies any connection to scam networks. A spokesperson for Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior said that hiring lawyers was intended to protect himself, the Ministry of Interior, and Cambodia’s reputation. Previously, a U.S. congressional bill had listed Sar Sokha and several other Cambodian officials as potential sanctions targets due to alleged involvement in online scam activities targeting Americans.