Cambodia Launches National Task Force Against Illegal Gambling

In response to growing international pressure, Cambodia has established a national cybercrime task force to target illegal gambling, online scam networks, and illicit financial operations. Coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the initiative will consolidate multiple ministries, police agencies, and regulators to deliver unified enforcement against criminal syndicates operating within and beyond its borders.

The task force is empowered to suspend gambling websites, revoke business licences, and freeze accounts linked to illegal activities. Officials have stated that efforts will focus on identifying network masterminds, dismantling organised fraud operations, and protecting victims, many of whom were trafficked under false employment promises. Cambodia also aims to upgrade its surveillance and forensic infrastructure to strengthen investigations into cross-border scams.

The move follows mounting criticism and sanctions from Western governments, including actions against Prince Holding Group and its founder Chen Zhi for alleged cyber-fraud and money-laundering conspiracies. U.S. prosecutors have described the group as a central figure in “pig-butchering” scams targeting international investors through fake crypto platforms.

Cambodia’s government says cooperation with ASEAN countries, China, and South Korea will intensify, particularly in intelligence sharing and victim repatriation. With over 1,000 gambling-related websites already shut down, authorities are positioning this initiative as a sign of renewed commitment to compliance and global digital integrity.

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