Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound
Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.
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"for which he would have been required to donate at least $500,000 (£300,000)"
— Hun Sen , Politician
Key People
Hun Sen is the former Prime Minister of Cambodia and the head of the ruling Hun clan.
Lim Heng is the owner of the Royal Hill casino, which was recently involved in a significant scam operation in Cambodia.
Ly Yong Phat is a prominent Cambodian tycoon known for his close ties to the ruling Hun clan and has faced sanctions for his alleged involvement in human trafficking and online fraud.
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Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.
The BBC investigates the Royal Hill casino in Cambodia, revealing its use as a scam compound by Chinese crime syndicates, with workers subjected to harsh conditions and severe punishments for failing to meet targets.
The BBC reports on the Royal Hill casino in Cambodia, detailing its operation as a scam compound by Chinese crime syndicates, where workers faced severe punishments for failing to meet targets.
The BBC investigates the Royal Hill casino in Cambodia, uncovering its use as a scam compound by Chinese crime syndicates, with workers subjected to severe punishments for failing to meet targets.
The BBC provides an inside look at the Royal Hill casino in Cambodia, revealing its operation as a scam compound by Chinese crime syndicates, with workers facing severe punishments for failing to meet targets.
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