Cambodia has carried out a major operation resulting in the arrest of over 3,000 individuals suspected of involvement in an international cybercrime network. Among those arrested are citizens from India and Pakistan.
Scale of Arrests in Cambodia
In Cambodia, more than 3,000 individuals were arrested in a large-scale operation against cybercrime. Among the detainees are 105 Indians and 81 Pakistanis. The arrests resulted from a major investigation uncovering an organized crime group involved in online fraud operating in Southeast Asia.
Victims and Fraud Schemes
Victims of the fraud, primarily Indian citizens, were lured with promises of high-paying jobs abroad, particularly in Singapore and Dubai. Many ended up in countries where fraud centers operated. One victim, Manish Tomar, claims he was deceived by an Instagram influencer and ended up in Laos, where his passport was confiscated.
Response Measures by Indian Authorities
In response to the arrests in Cambodia, Indian authorities launched an investigation led by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the cross-border digital crime network. Reports indicate that the fraud schemes cost victims over Rs. 159 crore, with measures taken to arrest eight individuals involved in creating shell companies and laundering crime proceeds.
The operation in Cambodia underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating cybercrime and protecting citizens from fraud. Authorities continue efforts in investigating and curtailing cybercriminal schemes.
