Cambodia accused of leaving most scam compounds untouched despite public crackdown

08 June 2026 , 18:38

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Cambodia accused of leaving most scam compounds untouched despite public crackdown

Amnesty International’s recent report highlights that Cambodia’s widely publicized crackdown on online scam operations largely left the majority of known compounds unaddressed and failed to rescue people trapped in forced labor, torture, and slavery.

Researchers identified 86 compounds associated with the illicit industry but found evidence of state intervention in only 24 cases. Interviews with 73 survivors from 16 different countries showed that police raids were often ineffective, with some survivors describing apparent coordination between officers and compound managers.

The report also noted that none of the interviewed survivors were officially recognized as victims of human trafficking, leaving many to face overcrowded immigration detention, homelessness, or further police threats after escaping.

Thomas Brown

Head of Investigations