AKP Phnom Penh, June 27, 2025 --

Cambodian Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has emphasised that Cambodia is not the hub but rather a victim of online fraud and cybercrime, calling for enhanced multilateral cooperation to address the issue.

Speaking at a gathering with local council members in Preah Vihear province this morning, Samdech Techo Hun Sen stressed that no country can tackle online fraud alone and that regional and international cooperation is essential.

“It is unacceptable for Thailand to accuse Cambodia of being the centre of cybercrime,” he said. “Cambodia is just a victim of these criminal activities and has been taking action against them since 2019, when I was still Prime Minister. So don’t blame Cambodia for such crimes.”

The Senate President pointed out that Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos lack major air links, unlike Thailand, which has made it easier for large-scale online scam networks to access the region. He also questioned the source of essential infrastructure supporting such operations near the borders.

“Who provides the electricity and internet that make it possible for online scam operations to thrive near the Myanmar and Laos borders?” he asked.

He further urged the Thai side not to use online scam crackdowns as a pretext to justify unrelated actions. “Don’t turn an invasion issue into a campaign against online scams,” he cautioned.

At the same time, Samdech Techo Hun Sen reaffirmed Cambodia’s readiness to cooperate with all stakeholders in combating all forms of transnational crimes, including online fraud, drug trafficking, and more.

By Heng Panha