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Cambodian police guarded scam compounds, Amnesty alleges

Published Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29

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Amnesty International has released a report alleging that Cambodian police and military personnel guarded scam compounds and received payments from operators. The report, based on extensive interviews and site visits, suggests that the country's infrastructure of impunity for criminal scamming networks remains despite government efforts.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Amnesty International's report, "Official Business: Security companies and authorities at scamming compounds in Cambodia," is based on 151 survivor interviews, visits to 82 scam compounds, and social media videos.
  • The report alleges that Cambodian police and military personnel guarded scam compounds, with some officers receiving payments from compound operators.
  • Amnesty International's findings suggest that the infrastructure of impunity for criminal scamming networks in Cambodia remains intact despite government crackdowns.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Amnesty Report Findings
  • The Guardian

    The Guardian reported on Amnesty International's findings that Cambodian police and military personnel guarded scam compounds and received payments, indicating persistent links between criminal networks and politically connected figures despite government crackdowns.

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