Cambodia

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Hun Sen warns online scams could become a future national disaster

At a Phnom Penh meeting on May 24, 2026, Senate President and Acting Head of State Hun Sen warned that online scams harmed Cambodia’s reputation and could threaten future national security. He called for action against scam networks and complicit or inactive officials.

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Five Chinese men investigated in Phnom Penh passport and visa forgery case

Sen Sok police took five Chinese men for investigation during an administrative inspection on May 23, 2026. Seized items included 48 suspected counterfeit Chinese passports, 45 foreign work permits, five stamps and visa validity stickers. The case remained under investigation.

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Hun Sen calls for anti-scam action alongside accountability for implicated officials

According to spokesman Chea Thyrith, Acting Head of State and Senate President Hun Sen called for anti-scam operations alongside investigations and legal action against implicated officials. He spoke at Koh Pich on the morning of May 24, 2026.

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Poipet’s Galaxy International casino has gambling licence revoked

According to the gambling regulator’s secretariat on May 22, 2026, Poipet’s Galaxy International casino had its licence revoked over online scam activities. A May 7 operation led to seven arrests and equipment seizures; suspects were referred to prosecutors for legal proceedings.

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Cambodia urges AICHR action to help more than 32,000 displaced civilians return home

In a Cambodian Human Rights Committee release dated May 22, 2026, Alternate Representative to AICHR Pa Ponnarada called for urgent measures to help more than 32,000 displaced Cambodians return safely and with dignity. He spoke at AICHR’s 43rd meeting in Jakarta.

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Culture minister briefs diplomats on Cambodia’s position on border heritage sites

Culture and Fine Arts Minister Phoeurng Sackona briefed 44 heads and representatives of diplomatic missions and international organisations on May 22, 2026. She outlined Cambodia’s position on heritage sites along the Thai border and reiterated support for peaceful dispute resolution.

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Phnom Penh raids at three homes lead to detention of 26 Chinese nationals

Cambodia’s state news agency, citing the anti-scam commission secretariat on May 23, 2026, reported that 26 Chinese nationals were detained at three homes in Chbar Ampov and Sen Sok on May 22. Twenty-two reportedly could not produce passports. The people and equipment were transferred to Phnom Penh police.

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Cambodia rejects Thai allegation linking its forces to five gunshots near the border

On May 22, 2026, defence spokesperson Maly Socheata rejected a Thai allegation linking Cambodian troops to five gunshots near Samraong, Oddar Meanchey. Cambodia called for compliance with the December 27, 2025, joint statement on combating misinformation and reaffirmed its commitment to existing border mechanisms and peaceful dialogue.

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Cambodia and Hainan explore tourism MoU, flight links and joint promotion

Cambodian Tourism Minister Huot Hak met Hainan Governor Liu Xiaoming in Haikou on May 21, 2026. They explored a tourism cooperation MoU, direct flight links, joint travel products and promotion. The minister also proposed familiarisation trips to Cambodia for Hainan tourism businesses, media and content creators.

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Cambodia rejects Thai allegation over five gunshots in the Phnom Bak border area

Defence spokesperson Maly Socheata rejected a Thai allegation linking Cambodian forces to five gunshots in the Phnom Bak area. Cambodia responded to a report posted by the Thai Army spokesperson team on May 22, 2026, and called for compliance with the December 27, 2025, joint statement on combating misinformation.

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