440 Indonesians freed from Cambodia’s cyberscam networks in criminal crackdown

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 19, 2026 at 02:48 PM

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Following a crackdown on cyberscam networks in Cambodia, 440 Indonesians have been freed this month, according to Jakarta. These individuals were employed by online scam syndicates operating across Southeast Asia, which lure internet users into fake relationships and cryptocurrency investments. The Cambodian government pledged to eliminate the online fraud trade, which employs an estimated 100,000 people in Cambodia alone. Recent law enforcement measures have led to the release of workers from these scam operations. The Indonesian embassy in Phnom Penh anticipates more Indonesians will seek assistance as the crackdown continues, with many desiring to return home.

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UN 50% Jakarta 60% Southeast Asia 60% Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh ×270% Phnom Penh ×270% Santo Darmosumarto ×280% Indonesia ×390% Cambodia ×695%

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cyberscam networks 100% online scam syndicates 90% cambodia 80% indonesia 70% criminal crackdown 70% online fraud 60% human trafficking 50% cryptocurrency investments 40%