UK and Cambodia sign agreement to tackle scam centres
The UK and Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at disrupting scam centres in Southeast Asia that traffic foreign nationals and run sophisticated frauds such as pig butchering and fake romances. The agreement will promote data sharing, coordinated investigations, training in cyber investigations and digital forensics, and cooperation via the UK and Interpol Global Fraud Taskforce to dismantle centres and disrupt illicit financial flows. It builds on prior UK‑US sanctions in October 2025 that froze millions in UK‑based properties and links to the UK Fraud Strategy and a £250 million package to strengthen online crime disruption.
The MoU commits to joint operations, training, and data sharing
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Scam centres in Cambodia and Southeast Asia have grown and use trafficking and online fraud. The UK and US sanctioned a network in October 2025 and froze UK properties. Next, the countries will share intelligence, train investigators, and…
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