South Korea, Cambodia form joint task force to tackle scam networks

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by The Korea TimesOctober 27, 2025 at 09:10 AM

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet agreed to form a joint task force to combat scams targeting South Koreans in Cambodia. The task force will commence operations next month and include South Korean police officers. This agreement was reached during their meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia. The move addresses growing concerns over recent abductions and detentions of South Koreans involved in scam networks. Up to 2,000 South Koreans have reportedly been caught up in online scams after being lured by fake job advertisements. Both leaders expressed commitment to coordinating efforts effectively against these crimes.

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Kuala Lumpur 40% Asean Summit 50% Malaysia ×250% Lee Jae-myung ×4100% Cambodia ×4100% Hun Manet ×3100% South Korea ×5100%

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