On January 19, the government of Svay Rieng province (Cambodia) issued a public announcement, warning that it would apply strict legal measures against any facility owner found to be concealing or involved in online fraud activities in the province.
The notice was sent to casino business units, hotel and guesthouse owners, as well as landlords and real estate owners throughout the province, calling for close coordination with functional agencies in suppressing online fraud lines - a form of high-tech crime that the government is identifying as a top priority in law enforcement.
According to the provincial government, all businesses or locations found to be sheltered, facilitated or intentionally related to online scam groups will be handled according to the law, without exception.
The notice clearly states 5 measures that need to be implemented immediately:
First, all business establishments must proactively propagate information and promptly report to functional agencies when detecting suspicious activities or individuals related to online fraud.
Second, accommodation establishments are strictly prohibited for foreigners or subjects suspected of being involved in online fraud to reside without full valid papers.
Third, real estate owners must immediately terminate the rental or accommodation contract if they discover that their location is being used by online scam groups.
Fourth, the provincial government emphasized that facility owners who hide information, falsely report or intentionally mislead functional agencies to protect fraud groups will be strictly handled according to the law, without compromise.
Finally, the government calls on people and functional agencies at all levels to actively provide information to improve the effectiveness of suppression activities.
The government of Svay Rieng province added that these measures are aimed at completely eliminating high-tech crime activities, ensuring security, social safety and maintaining order throughout the province.
