According to the original report, Phnom Penh’s Chbar Ampov district unified command conducted an operation on May 12 in an area called “威斯宝分区” in the Chinese source, near the boundary with Kandal province.
The report said officers detained nine foreign suspects and found computers, phones and other equipment suspected of involvement in the case, as well as a firearm described by the source as illegal and several rounds of ammunition.
Citing preliminary inquiries, the original report said the individuals were suspected of using the internet to defraud people overseas.
According to the original report, the nine suspects were referred to a police station for questioning, and the relevant items were sealed.
The report also relayed a police reminder for the public to remain alert and recognise online scams.
News composite from the original report.