UK, US cybercrime cooperation ‘continues’ after Chen Zhi extradition to China

Cambodia continues to work with China, the US and Britain on the case of Chen Zhi, the billionaire businessman accused of masterminding a vast network that scammed billions from victims around the world, according to a government minister in Phnom Penh.“We are collaborating with the US, China and also the UK,” said Chhay Sinarith, a senior minister who is also in charge of the country’s Committee for Combating Technology Crimes, in an interview with the South China Morning Post on Monday.Chen, who held multiple citizenships including Cambodia, was deported to China last month.His extradition, which Cambodian authorities said followed months of cooperation between the two governments, attracted widespread attention because he was indicted in the United States in October and had also been sanctioned by both the US and Britain.US law enforcement has seized about US$15 billion worth of bitcoin alleged to be proceeds and tools of Chen’s scheme in what FBI director Kash Patel described as “one of the largest financial fraud takedowns in history”.02:22Over 1,400 Indonesians seek embassy help to leave Cambodia after scam centre closuresOver 1,400 Indonesians seek embassy help to leave Cambodia after scam centre closuresA number of governments across Asia, including Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan, have seized assets or detained individuals related to Chen’s conglomerate, Prince Holding Group.