Cambodian Government Issues One-Year Report Detailing Online Scam Crackdown Across Licensed Casinos
Freya Carter · Jul 29, 2026
Cambodian Government Issues One-Year Report Detailing Online Scam Crackdown Across Licensed Casinos
Authorities across Cambodia completed a full year of inspections and enforcement actions targeting online fraud operations tied to licensed casinos, and the government released its findings in late July 2026. The report covers activities from June 2025 through June 2026 and shows that officials examined every one of the 195 licensed casinos operating in the country, with 72 of them found to have connections to online scam activities.
Inspection Results and License Actions
Inspectors visited all 195 licensed casinos during the reporting period, and they identified 72 facilities where online fraud operations were present. In response, regulators revoked 19 casino licenses outright while suspending 30 additional licenses; 23 more casinos ceased operations once their existing licenses expired and renewal requests were not approved. These steps reduced the number of active licenses tied to fraudulent online schemes and allowed authorities to focus resources on remaining locations.
Raids and Broader Enforcement Efforts
During the same twelve months, law enforcement teams raided 737 separate online scam centers and conducted inspections at 28,500 locations suspected of involvement in fraudulent activities. The scale of these operations required coordination among multiple government agencies, and the results appear in the official report submitted by Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith. Figures show consistent monthly activity, with raids and inspections continuing without interruption through June 2026.
Prime Minister Hun Manet publicly referenced the report and described the outcomes as evidence of progress in addressing cross-border criminal networks that had used Cambodian casino licenses to run large-scale online fraud. Deportations of foreign nationals linked to the scam centers formed part of the enforcement actions, and the government noted increased cooperation with international partners to track individuals and financial flows across borders.
Key Statistics from the One-Year Report
The report organizes its findings into clear categories that track both inspections and subsequent penalties. Observers note the following totals compiled between June 2025 and June 2026:
- Nationwide inspection of all 195 licensed casinos completed
- 72 casinos identified with online fraud involvement
- 737 online scam centers raided
- 28,500 locations inspected
- 19 casino licenses revoked
- 30 casino licenses suspended
- 23 casinos closed after license expiration
These numbers reflect a sustained effort that combined physical site visits with license reviews, and the data shows how authorities applied different measures depending on the severity of each case. The report links the raids directly to the inspection findings, showing that many of the 737 centers operated from or near casino properties already under scrutiny.
Official Statements and Next Steps
Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith presented the compiled data to Prime Minister Hun Manet, who highlighted the role of deportations and international cooperation in strengthening enforcement. The report does not speculate on future policy changes; instead it records actions taken and results achieved during the specified period. Government agencies continue to monitor remaining licensed casinos to ensure compliance with updated operating conditions.
Context Within National Anti-Fraud Strategy
Cambodian officials have integrated casino oversight into broader efforts against online fraud, and the one-year report serves as a checkpoint within that larger strategy. Data collected during the raids and inspections now informs ongoing investigations, while international coordination helps authorities address networks that extend beyond national borders. The figures released in July 2026 provide a baseline against which subsequent enforcement periods can be measured.
Conclusion
The one-year report documents a systematic review of Cambodia’s licensed casino sector alongside targeted raids on online scam operations. With 72 of 195 casinos linked to fraud, authorities revoked or suspended dozens of licenses and closed additional facilities after expiration. The recorded 737 raids and 28,500 inspections, combined with deportations and cross-border cooperation, represent the concrete outcomes detailed in the submission by Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith and referenced by Prime Minister Hun Manet. The report stands as the official record of enforcement actions completed between June 2025 and June 2026.