On May 23, 2026, Pailin Governor Ban Srey Mom led joint law-enforcement officers, working with the provincial court prosecutor, in administrative inspections of five rental houses, hotels, guesthouses and resort locations suspected of links to online scams.
The inspections covered three locations in Pailin city and two in Sala Krao district. Authorities seized items at one site that they suspected were connected with illegal activities.
They also detained 17 foreign nationals staying near that site to check their identities and residence documents and continue legal procedures.
Authorities said inspections would continue in residential clusters and key locations across the province, with checkpoints on major national roads to strengthen security and public order.
Authorities said the operation aimed to prevent illegal stays by foreigners and to prevent and combat crimes including human trafficking and online scams.
