Authorities crack down on illegal online gambling in Phnom Penh

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Crackdown on illegal online video gambling platform

The General Secretariat of the Cambodian Commercial Gambling Management Commission (GSCGMC) said it will crack down on social media coverage and advertising of an illegal online video gambling platform sponsored by the'PK777 online casino'. On Monday, the commission issued a press release acknowledging public outcry about illegal online video…

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Amid the claim that job scam operations in Preah Sihanouk province's Sihanoukville are on the wane, some 233 foreigners, 35 of whom were women, were rounded up in operations against illegal online gambling in the city between November 30 and Friday. Preah Sihanouk provincial police chief Major General Chuon Narin said several illegal Vietnamese…

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Cambodian Authorities to Continue with Gambling Crackdown

Cambodia authorities are adamant that the crackdown on illegal gambling should continue, confirmed Minister of Interior Sar Kheng, who also warning law enforcement officers to avoid getting involved with these crimes. Kheng addressed the issue of online gambling alongside drug offenses while speaking at the inauguration of a new school building in…

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Cambodian Illegal Gambling Scene Almost Completely Shut Down

Cambodia is on a full-on large-scale war against illegal gambling nationwide. The police have reportedly been conducting an operation throughout the entire country for more than a week now, and the results are astounding, at least according to reports citing local authorities. No matter how successful these operations may sound, it still leaves a…

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‘90 per cent’ of gambling closed down, says official

Police arrest gamblers in the capital's Toul Kork district last month. POLICE More than 90 per cent of illegal business owners have ceased their activities after police launched an eight-day nationwide crackdown. Officers are continuing to suppress operations and have stepped up efforts to educate the public about the dangers of gambling. Sok Phal,…

Sports ・ 03 October 2022

Khmer Times

146 people arrested so far as Phnom Penh anti illegal gambling crackdown continues

The Phnom Penh Municipal Unity Command say they have cracked down on a total of 76 gambling crimes and arrested 146 people in 7 districts in Phnom Penh for the 7 days from September 17-23, 2022. The update came from Colonel San Sok Seiha, spokesman for the Phnom Penh Municipal Police Colonel San Sok Seiha stated that, "The results of the crackdown…

Law ・ 24 September 2022

Khmer Times

91 arrested and 44 locations raided in Phnom Penh illegal gambling crackdown

As the widespread crackdown - ordered by PM Hun Sen on Saturday- against illegal gambling in Cambodia continues, Phnom Penh authorities have revealed the scale of the crime blitz in the capital Colonel San Sok Seiha, spokesman for the Phnom Penh Municipal Police, said that the Phnom Penh Municipal Unity Command cracked down on a total of 44…

Law ・ 20 September 2022

Khmer Times

Authorities tighten noose around illegal gambling

Crackdown on illegal gambling should begin at the local level, according to the Cambodian Gambling Regulatory Committee (CEC). In Cambodia, gambling is allowed only for foreigners, and at licensed casinos. Ros Phearun, secretary general of Cambodian Gambling Management Committee of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, told local authorities that…

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To quickly answer the question posed in my headline: not yet. But the Cambodian government needs to at least put this possibility on the table, to set a fire under the feet of the casino owners. A statement must be made by Phnom Penh that casinos have less than 12 months to turn the current dire situation around. If they fail, then regular gambling…

Covid ・ 30 August 2022

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Online gambling den busted in Phnom Penh

The online gamblers of Phnom Penh have one less place in the capital to indulge their vice after authorities clamped down on a gambling den yesterday. Yesterday, Sok Penh Vuth, Governor of Daun Penh District, assigned Mr. Chap Dina, Daun Penh District Administration Director, to lead a joint force to inspect a location at 51Eo-53Eo, Street 70,…

Incidents ・ 11 June 2022

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71 Indonesians believed to be exploited by online gambling syndicates in Cambodia thus far thus year

The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry said that 188 Indonesians were exploited while working for casinos and online gambling companies in Cambodia since 2021. The Indonesian citizens were initially persuaded to work in a start-up company as customer service with a large salary. The ministry's Director of Protection for Indonesian Citizens and…

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Foreign Affairs Ministry said that 188 Indonesians were exploited while working for casinos and online gambling companies in Cambodia. The Indonesian citizens were initially persuaded to work in a start-up company as customer service with a large salary. The ministry's Director of Protection for Indonesian Citizens and BHI,…

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Online gambling den operates ‘unhindered’ in middle of Phnom Penh

Khmer language media is reporting that an online gambling den is operating, apparently unhindered, in the heart of Phnom Penh. The report from KBN News, says that gamblers are flocking to the gambling den in Daun Penh, which appears to have escaped the attention of authorities. According to the report, the gambling den is located at 57, Street 32,…

Incidents ・ 08 April 2022

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Over 90% of Cambodian illegal gambling shut down

Over 90% of illegal gambling business owners in Cambodia have ceased trading after police launched an eight-day nationwide operation, as reported by The Phnom Penh Post. Officers are reportedly still suppressing operations throughout the country, along with stepping up their efforts to educate the general public about the dangers of gambling. On…

Law ・ 03 October 2022

Khmer Times

Russey Keo Unity Command crackdown on internet gambling

The forces of the Russey Keo District Administrative Unity Command raided another online gambling location as the District Governor continues to push for a clean up and end to gambling activities and other illicit business in Russey Keo. The Unity Command Force, under the leadership of Russey Keo Ek Khun Doeun, carried out a raid to crackdown on an…

Incidents ・ 21 February 2022

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US Concerned by Casino Staff Protest Arrests in Cambodia

After the violent arrest of a union leader protesting on behalf of workers that NagaWorld Casino laid off, the US Embassy in Phnom Penh has expressed its concern over the mounting situation. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The US Embassy in Cambodia has expressed its concern over the arrests of NagaWorld union members protesting on behalf of workers that…

Incidents ・ 04 January 2022

Khmer Times

Russey Keo District authorities crackdown of internet gambling dens

Authorities continue to crackdown on illegal internet gambling locations in Phnom Penh, with more places in Russey Keo District raided by police. The raids took place at 5 p.m. on December 3 by the Russey Keo District Unity Command. The unity command cracked down on various locations in Village 3, Sangkat Chrang Chamres I, Khan Russey Keo. The law…

Incidents ・ 04 December 2021

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Cambodia shuts down 79 online gambling sites

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post): The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) shut down 79 illegal online gambling websites that they said were causing harm to Cambodians and undermining social security. In a press release on Nov 16, TRC said a total of 79 websites were shut down after they were found to be running illegal online gambling…

Gambling Sites ・ 25 November 2021

Khmer Times

Four illegal gambling locations raided by police

Officers from the Daun Penh District Unity Command cracked down on four gambling locations in the district. According to an official from the Unity Command, the operation to crackdown on the gambling locations was executed on November 13. The officers conducted investigations and crackdowns in Srah Chak Commune, Sangkat Srah Chak, Daun Penh. The…

Law ・ 15 November 2021

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Cambodia: 20 Thai Online Casino Workers Detained for Illegal Entry

Authorities in Cambodia have arrested 20 Thai workers for illegally crossing the border to work at an online casino in Preah Sihanouk province. General Department of Immigration representative General Keo Vannthan said the department was helping the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh to send back the 20 Thai workers. Preah Sihanouk police Chief Major…

Covid ・ 27 October 2021

Khmer Times

20 Thai online casino workers detained for illegal entry

Immigration police have detained 20 Thai workers who crossed border illegally to work at an online casino in Preah Sihanouk province. The Thai nationals were arrested for illegal entry on Friday in Sihanoukville and are awaiting deportation through Phnom Penh. General Department of Immigration spokesman General Keo Vannthan told Khmer…

Covid ・ 24 October 2021

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Illegal gambling site in Phnom Penh shut down by authorities

Police cracked down on one of the numerous online gambling sites in Phnom Penh. An online gambling site located at Champou One 2 Village, Sangkat Choam Chao III, Khan Por Senchey, Phnom Penh was raided by authorities from Sangkat Choam Chao. The raid took place on the afternoon of October 17. According to reports from people living in the area, the…

Gambling Sites ・ 18 October 2021

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Cambodian Police Shuts Down 7 Illegal Online Gambling Dens

The Cambodian authorities have shut down 7 illegal online gambling dens in Phnom Penh on July 3. The raid did not result in any arrests, however, instead, the operators of the illegal sites were simply issued a warning. Police spokesman San Sok Seiha told that the crackdown came after the district authority instructed owners to stop illegal online…

Law ・ 06 July 2021

The Phnom Penh Post

Police shutting down illegal gambling dens

Daun Penh district authorities shut down seven illegal gambling sites on July 3. Daun penh administration The Daun Penh district administration in Phnom Penh warned of legal action against the owners of seven establishments in Wat Phnom, Phsar Thmei I, Phsar Kandal and Srah Chak suspected of running illegal online gambling operations. The action…

Law ・ 04 July 2021

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Cambodian police raid seven illegal gambling operations

Cambodian authorities have shut down seven illegal online gambling operations in Phnom Penh. The crackdown didn't result in any arrests, however; instead the operators of the illegal sites were simply issued a warning. The gambling operation used houses to set up establishments where players can top up their accounts and gamble behind closed…

Law ・ 05 July 2021