Cambodian parliament passes landmark cybercrime law after scam centre scrutiny - Reuters
Cambodian parliament passes landmark cybercrime law after scam centre scrutiny Reuters
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"This law is strict like the fishing net, strict to ensure we don’t have the online scams anymore in Cambodia, strict in order to serve the interest of the Cambodian nation and people."
— Keut Rith , Politician
"the threat these crimes pose to public security and Cambodia's international reputation"
— Keut Rith , Politician
"This law is strict like the fishing net, strict to ensure we don’t have the online scams anymore in Cambodia, strict in order to serve the interest of the Cambodian nation and people."
— Keut Rith , Politician
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Cambodia's parliament on Friday passed the first law dedicated to targeting scam centres accused of bilking international victims out of billions of dollars, as pressure mounts on governments to tackle the illicit businesses.
Cambodia's parliament unanimously passed a law targeting scam centres accused of defrauding international victims out of billions of dollars, marking the country's first legislation against such cybercrimes.
The Cambodian parliament has unanimously passed a new bill to combat online fraud, which could result in up to life imprisonment for large-scale scam park operators who use encrypted assets.
Cambodia's parliament passed a law targeting scam centres accused of defrauding international victims out of billions of dollars, as pressure mounts on governments to tackle the illicit businesses.
Cambodian lawmakers unanimously passed a landmark law aimed at dismantling online scam operations, introducing penalties of up to life imprisonment, marking a decisive response to the nation's growing role in global cybercrime.
Cambodia's Senate has given final approval to a new law on combating online scams, which will carry up to 30 years' imprisonment or life imprisonment for scam bosses.
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