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CAMBODIA: KMH Paradise Casino in Poipet has its licence revoked. Follows raid targeting online scam operation 2 weeks ago. 1/2

Opposition MP Threatens Action Over Alleged Huione Pay Links as Scam Probe Expands Opposition MP Rangsiman Rome on Thursday threatened legal action against Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat if authorities fail to pursue action against Hun To, a Cambodian businessman tied to the country’s ruling family who has acknowledged holding a stake in payment platform Huione Pay, as lawmakers pressed the government over progress in tackling scam and money-laundering networks. During a parliamentary debate, Rangsiman questioned the government over investigations into Huione Pay and related scam operations, asking whether Interpol red notices had been issued for suspects including Cambodian businessman Yim Leak and South African businessman Ben Smith, both accused by Thai authorities of involvement in transnational fraud and money-laundering networks. Rutthapol said authorities had coordinated with Interpol to seek red notices for Yim Leak and his wife, while requests were also underway for Ben Smith and his wife in connection with an alleged 900-million-baht investment fraud case. He said authorities had arrested 30 suspects linked to the network and seized or frozen 103 assets worth about 20 billion baht. Investigators have identified Yim Leak as chairman of Cambodia’s BIC Group and linked him to financial networks under investigation for cross-border scam operations. Ben Smith, identified by authorities as South African national Benjamin Mauerberger, is accused of involvement in investment fraud and money laundering tied to the same network. Hun To is a nephew of former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and cousin of current Prime Minister Hun Manet. He publicly acknowledged owning a 30% stake in Huione Pay earlier this month, but denied involvement in the company’s management or operations. The minister said investigations into Huione Pay were constrained by a lack of cooperation from Cambodian authorities, who had not provided shareholder information for the company. He added that any allegations discussed in parliament must be backed by verifiable evidence. Rangsiman criticized what he described as slow progress in tracing assets for victims, citing reports that Huione Pay had already ceased operations in Cambodia and transferred assets elsewhere. He warned that failure to act against Hun To despite knowing of his alleged involvement could amount to malfeasance under Section 157 of the Criminal Code. #Thailand #Cambodia

Images of the property signage show logo of OKVIP, a major operator that has run illegal online gambling from Bavet for years, and KJC, an online recruiter. 2/2

CAMBODIA: On 14 May police raided online scam operation at Global Commercial Plaza in Bavet. 111 arrested (59 Vietnamese, 36 Chinese, 13 Pakistani, 1 Thai, Myanmar & Cambodian. Large number of devices seized and property sealed. 1/2 cc-times.com/posts/32164

CAMBODIA: Police raid Prince Central Plaza in Phnom Penh, detain 82 Chinese and 1 Vietnamese suspected of involvement in online scams. 77 computers, 36 Laptops, 800 mobile phones seized. freshnews.com.kh/localnews/4279…

CAMBODIA: Huione's Panda Bank liquidator announces that the banks app will be suspended and removed from app stores.

He is alleged to have withdrawn 697 won in cash and checks over 1,500 times from domestic financial institutions and delivered them to Chinese personal shoppers. Police suspect these shoppers purchased high-end products and resold them in China to re-convert them into cash. 2/2

CAMBODIA: Korean police arrest man accused of laundering 747 billion Korean won (US$500m) in criminal funds through Huione Pay between March 2022 and Aug 2025. 1/2 chosun.com/english/nation…

Thai Intelligence Links Mingchen Sun to Scam Networks; Cambodia Denies BHQ Ties The National Intelligence Agency has acknowledged that Chinese weapons suspect Mingchen Sun is linked to regional scammer networks, while police said there is no evidence he planned attacks in Thailand, as Cambodia denied reports tying him to the country’s elite Bodyguard Headquarters (BHQ). The investigation began after Mingchen Sun crashed his car in Chonburi province, leading police to uncover military-grade weapons including C4 explosives, M16 rifles, and grenades hidden inside a residence. National Intelligence Agency director Thanat Suwannanon admitted the suspect was connected to scam operations in neighboring countries. Police spokesperson Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwphan said forensic and digital evidence, including chat records and weapons training images, showed the suspect had been stockpiling weapons since late last year and had financial links to Cambodian scam syndicates involving tens of millions of baht. Police said the weapons were likely intended for violent clashes between rival scam gangs in Cambodia rather than attacks in Thailand, stressing there was no evidence Thai civilians were targeted. Authorities said Mingchen Sun held Chinese and Cambodian passports, a Thai non-citizen ID card, a PE visa for wealthy foreigners, and long-term residency status in South Korea. Reports later alleged the suspect had links to Cambodia’s BHQ, the elite unit protecting the Hun family, but Cambodia’s National Police rejected the claim as baseless and accused Thai media and officials of spreading “fake news” to damage Cambodia’s reputation. Thai police said six suspects, including state officials accused of facilitating illegal weapons sales, have been implicated in the case. Investigators are also tracing erased weapon serial numbers and reviewing companies linked to the suspect and his former Thai wife. #Thailand #จีนเทา #หมิงเฉินซัน

CAMBODIA: Gambling commission revokes licence for Xin Hao Peak Casino after police investigation found it hosted online scam operators.

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CAMBODIA: Gambling commission revokes licence of Jinyumantang Casino, the site of a massive raid last week in which 400+ were detained. 1/3

Indonesia’s Interpol secretary warns the country is emerging as a new hub for transnational online gambling and scam operations as operators flee crackdowns elsewhere. 3/3 channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia…

The next day, 321 ppl were arrested in Jakarta at a commercial building allegedly working for an illegal online gambling hub. Arrests included 228 Vietnamese, 57 Chinese and others from Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia & Cambodia. 2/3 channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia…

INDONESIA: Authorities detain around 200 foreigners in raid on Batam apartment complex allegedly used for cross-border online scam operations. Most were Chinese, others Vietnamese & Filipino. 1/3 channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia…