More than 1,000 arrested in Cambodian cyber-scam raids | Crime News

Nationwide detentions follow directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet to crack down on criminal operations.

Cambodian authorities have arrested more than 1,000 people in raids on cyber-scam compounds.

The suspects were arrested in raids in at least five provinces between Monday and Wednesday, according to statements from Information Minister Neth Pheaktra and police.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a directive made public on Tuesday, telling law enforcement and the military “to…