Phnom Penh orders action against gambling and online scams
Authorities across all 14 districts were told to intensify enforcement against gambling and technology-related scams.
Thursday 5 November · 14:08 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Governor Khuong Sreng directed police, military police and district authorities to step up enforcement. [1][2]
- The order covers all forms of gambling and technology-related scams across Phnom Penh’s 14 districts. [1][2]
- The directive was given at a city administration meeting on November 4, according to Kampuchea Thmey. [2]
What happened
Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng directed police, military police and authorities in all 14 districts to intensify action against gambling and technology-related scams. Kampuchea Thmey reported that he gave the directive at a city administration meeting on the afternoon of November 4. The meeting also reviewed nine months of work under the “Safe Village-Commune” policy and discussed security for the Francophonie summit scheduled in Phnom Penh from November 13 to 17.
Why it matters
The order targets gambling and online scams that can affect residents. The reports do not give figures on enforcement results or cases resolved.
Background
The city meeting reviewed the Safe Village-Commune policy and preparations for the Francophonie summit, which the source said would bring leaders from 92 member countries to Phnom Penh.
Key terms
- Technology-related scam
- Fraud carried out using digital tools or communication technology.
- Military police
- A force responsible for certain policing and security duties.
Timeline
- November 4, 2026 Khuong Sreng gave the directive at a Phnom Penh administration meeting.
- November 13–17, 2026 The Francophonie summit was scheduled to take place in Phnom Penh.
Sources (2)
[1] Khmer Times Phnom Penh Governor orders crackdown on gambling and online scams across 14 districts 5 Nov Read original [2] Kampuchea Thmey អភិបាលរាជធានីណែនាំឱ្យខណ្ឌទាំង១៤ បង្ក្រាបល្បែងស៊ីសង់និងបង្ក្រាបបទល្មើសONLINE SCAMS ឱ្យអស់ពីក្នុងមូលដ្ឋាន 4 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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