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 legal and lobbying services cost over $250k, including communication with the U.S. Treasury Department, Congress, and the media. Sar Sokha denies any connection to scam networks. A spokesperson for Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior stated that hiring lawyers was to protect his personal reputation, the ministry, and Cambodia’s reputation. Previously, the U.S. congressional bill listed Sar Sokha and several other Cambodian officials as potential targets for sanctions, citing suspected involvement in online scam activities targeting Americans.