Cambodia Closes 72 Casinos in Anti-Scam Crackdown

Cambodia has closed 72 casinos as part of its ongoing nationwide campaign targeting online scam operations and other forms of organised crime.

The action forms part of a broader government crackdown on telecom fraud, internet scams and criminal networks, with authorities also increasing enforcement across the country's licensed casino sector.

According to government figures, authorities carried out operations against 737 suspected cyber fraud locations between June 2025 and June 2026. During that period, inspections were conducted at 28,512 sites nationwide.

The report stated that 19 casinos had their licences revoked after being linked to suspected online fraud activities. Another 30 casinos had their licences suspended, while 23 ceased operations after their licences expired, bringing the total number of closures to 72.

Authorities also investigated 665 locations believed to be connected to online fraud. Of those, 582 were identified as active scam sites, while 83 locations were suspected of sheltering members of organised criminal groups. As a result of the investigations, 537 locations were shut down.

By the end of June 2026, Cambodia had deported 21,102 foreign nationals from 38 countries as part of the enforcement campaign. Officials also reported that 268 criminal cases involving 2,773 suspects had been prosecuted, highlighting the scale of the government's nationwide operation against cybercrime and related illegal activities.