Cambodian law enforcement recently raided the Silver Star Casino in Svay Rieng province, alleging involvement in large-scale cybersecurity fraud. The Commission for Combating Cybercrime, along with the National Police General Directorate, Svay Rieng Provincial Court Prosecutor, and Cambodian Commercial Gambling Commission, coordinated the operation on November 1, identifying the culprits and conducting the raid.
Police operations have targeted casinos suspected of illegal activities, leading to the arrest of 23 foreign nationals, including Sri Lankans, Pakistanis, Filipinos, Nepalese, and others. Authorities seized 24 call center phones, 19 passports, and 20 mobile devices allegedly used for criminal activities. The Silver Star Casino’s license has been suspended pending investigation, with potential revocation.
The operation has been deemed successful, capturing suspected masterminds. However, other casinos have been shuttered in recent days due to cybercriminal ties. On November 2, the National Police closed four more premises: Jin Bei Group Co, Ltd, Jin Bei Casino, G.C. Casino, and Jin Bei 4 Casino. These properties had their licenses suspended on October 16, with raids and arrests leading to their permanent closure.
Cambodia’s casinos are often linked to illegal gambling, human trafficking, and Internet scams. In September, South Korean authorities dismantled a $31-million illegal gambling ring operating from Cambodia. Rising tensions between Cambodia and Thailand led to Thailand prohibiting its citizens from working in Cambodian casinos in June.
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