BANGKOK — Thai authorities have identified a new, expanding cybercrime compound deep in Cambodia, warning that global fraud syndicates are relocating to escape regional crackdowns.
Lieutenant General Jirabhop Bhuridej, head of the Anti-Online Fraud Center (ACSC), revealed on Jan. 5 that the new “Scam Compound” is located in Malai, Banteay Meanchey province, approximately 50 kilometers from the Thai border town of Poipet. The facility, which consists of two-story buildings housing workers and operations, is reportedly run by Chinese nationals and employs a multilingual workforce including Thai, Indian, and Indonesian nationals to target victims worldwide.
The discovery comes after a historic joint crackdown by Thailand, China, and Myanmar dismantled notorious border hubs like “KK Park” and “Shwe Kokko.” Officials state that ongoing border tensions and military pressure have pushed these syndicates further into the Cambodian interior for safety. The ACSC is now coordinating with international partners to dismantle this new stronghold and cut the financial lifelines of these global criminal networks.