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Cambodia to deport 119 Thais from Poipet following scam crackdown
AI In-brief 13 Sept 11:05

Cambodia to deport 119 Thais from Poipet following scam crackdown

  • Cambodia is set to deport 119 Thai nationals after a successful crackdown on scam call centers operating from Poipet border town.
  • The arrested Thais, comprising 61 men and 58 women, admitted to willingly working for the scammers due to attractive pay, stating they were not coerced or assaulted.
  • Upon their return, Thai police will implement national referral mechanism (NRM) procedures to determine if the individuals are victims or perpetrators of the scam operations.
  • New construction in O-Samet town (Oddar Meanchey province) sparks concerns it could emerge as a new base for Chinese-run scam centers, potentially relocating after crackdowns in other regions.
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