Legal
September 30, 2022
Cambodia Identifies 1,700 Illegal Gaming Hubs
Cambodia’s prime minister provided an update on the war against illegal gambling, noting that law enforcement has identified over 1,700 illegal gambling facilities in Phnom Penh and Kandal. Cambodia Identifies Hundreds of Illegal Facilities Cambodia is experiencing some serious difficulties with illegal gambling and gambling-related crime. Illegal activities range from unauthorized casino gaming to straight-up […]
Industry
September 27, 2022
Thailand and Cambodia Continue Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
Authorities in the ASEAN region continue to show their resolve against illegal gambling by shutting down operations and arresting illegal immigrants, 550 in Cambodia and 40 suspects in Thailand according to the latest crackdown as reported by Asia Gaming Brief. Thailand’s Coordinated Raids The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) in Thailand has reportedly seized more than […]
Legal
September 23, 2022
Cambodia Arrests 150 Individuals Linked to Illegal Gambling Crimes
Cambodia is serious about bringing unregulated gambling under control, efforts that directly correspond to the country becoming a bigger pariah on traveling itineraries and being pressured by China, a trade partner, and local political hegemon, to clean up its act. Cambodia Puts the Crack on Illegal Gambling Operators and Human Traffickers As such, Prime Minister […]
Casino
September 20, 2022
95% of Human Trafficking Complaints in Cambodia Are True
A total of 176 suspects have been arrested in relation to various human trafficking offenses and crimes. A total of 300 complaints have been responded to as the country is subject to international scrutiny with embassies and organizations joining in the call and urging the country to better address human trafficking. Cambodia Continues to Crack […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Cambodian Prime Minister Launches New Volley Against Illegal Gambling
After rumors surfaced that Cambodia would crack down on illegal casinos and the other criminal activity surrounding it, an order finally came on Saturday signed by the country’s prime minister, Hun Sen. The order essentially tells authorities and police to look into any officials that may have been complicit or failed to act in the […]
Legal
September 14, 2022
Cambodia to Crack Down on Illegal Casinos and Fraud
Many Westerners see Cambodia as an embodiment of fraud, illegal gambling and human trafficking. Fortunately, the country’s government is already taking action in hopes of curbing organized crime and restoring Cambodia’s image. Cambodia’s Image Has Been Tarnished by Crime Ros Phearun, secretary general of the Cambodian Gambling Regulatory Committee is one of the main activists […]
Casino
September 9, 2022
Cambodia’s Human Trafficking and AML Reputation Weigh It Down
Cambodia continues to be an international pariah when it comes to doing business. The country, which once thought it can shrug off criticism about its presence on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) money laundering grey list may finally be wakening up to the fact that its international reputation matters a lot for the long-term […]
Casino
August 23, 2022
Cambodia Renews 70 Gaming Licenses, Wants Industry Revitalization
The Cambodian gaming industry was hit extremely hard, with tax revenues painting a dire picture of a perfect storm – the pandemic hit and the new mandatory yearly applications for license renewals required working hands to approve those applications but those hands were missing. As the pandemic eases its grip, more and more industries should […]
Casino
August 22, 2022
40 Vietnamese Casino Workers Swim to Freedom from Cambodia
Cambodia has had a poor track record with human trafficking. Many overseas workers have been arriving to the country in the hopes of securing a job – some have been lured by fraudsters who assured them that employment was already waiting for them. However, many have fallen victim to human traffickers to the point where […]
Casino
August 5, 2022
Sihanoukville Gov Wants to Strike Back Against Crime and Casinos
Cambodia wants to do more to ensure that gambling establishments that launder money from criminals are dealt with once and for all. The provincial governor of Preah Sihanouk, Kuoch Chamroeun, has taken this task to heart as he wants to ensure that any gambling business associated with criminal proceedings in any way will have their […]