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Amnesty Report: Cambodia’s Crackdown on Scam Compounds Failed to Protect Victims

A new Amnesty International report reveals that Cambodia's crackdown on online scam compounds has been largely ineffective, with most compounds remaining untouched and victims failing to receive proper recognition or protection. Researchers identified 86 compounds but found state intervention at only 24. Survivors reported ineffective police raids and potential collusion between law enforcement and compound managers.

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June 8, 2026

Cambodia’s highly publicized crackdown on online scam operations left the vast majority of known compounds untouched and failed to rescue individuals trapped in forced labor, torture and slavery, according to a new Amnesty International report .

Researchers identified 86 compounds linked to the illicit industry but found evidence of state intervention at just 24. Interviews with 73 survivors from 16 countries revealed that police raids were often ineffective, with some survivors describing apparent coordination between officers and compound managers.

The report also noted that none of the interviewed survivors were formally recognized as human trafficking victims, leaving many to face overcrowded immigration detention, homelessness, or further police threats after escaping.

June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026

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Source document: Amnesty International Report on Cambodia's Crackdown on Online Scam Operations

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OCCRPIndependentCenter13 days ago
Amnesty Report: Cambodia’s Crackdown on Scam Compounds Failed to Protect Victims

A new Amnesty International report reveals that Cambodia's crackdown on online scam compounds has been largely ineffective, with most compounds remaining untouched and victims failing to receive proper recognition or protection. Researchers identified 86 compounds but found state intervention at only 24. Survivors reported ineffective police raids and potential collusion between law enforcement and compound managers.

Bias read (Center): The article presents findings from an Amnesty International report without overtly favoring any political perspective. The content focuses on the effectiveness of law enforcement actions and survivor accounts, avoiding explicit ideological framing.

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