Cambodia and Thailand Intensify Collaborative Action Against Call Centre Scams
The governments of Thailand and Cambodia are collaborating to combat transnational scam networks that operate in their border areas.
The governments of Thailand and Cambodia have stepped up collaborative efforts to dismantle cross-border call center scam operations, especially those situated in Poipet.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed that Cambodia is fully cooperating after discussions with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Shinawatra noted that communications at the working level between the two nations remain active, with Cambodia providing comprehensive support in the ongoing investigations and law enforcement measures. The Thai government is currently reviewing security threats in border areas, such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, and scam activities, through its steering committee.
This committee consists of senior officials from the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Royal Thai Police, and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board. A recent operation resulted in the deportation of 93 Thai citizens from Cambodia, who were detained during synchronized raids on scam centers in Poipet.
These individuals are now facing legal proceedings in Thailand. Pol Gen Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, inspector-general of the Royal Thai Police, confirmed that he has been tasked with working alongside Cambodian police and other agencies to devise further strategies.
Reports indicate that Cambodian authorities are preparing to expand their crackdown on scam networks. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to assist foreign nationals who were previously recruited into scam networks, especially those from Myanmar.
As of March, 7,372 individuals have received assistance, with 4,895 repatriated through Thailand.
Among them, the largest groups came from China (3,634), Indonesia (653), and India (549). The Thai government is also collaborating with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission to tackle technical and regulatory challenges associated with call scam operations.
Authorities have requested additional support from private sector participants to improve the effectiveness of preventive and responsive measures.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed that Cambodia is fully cooperating after discussions with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Shinawatra noted that communications at the working level between the two nations remain active, with Cambodia providing comprehensive support in the ongoing investigations and law enforcement measures. The Thai government is currently reviewing security threats in border areas, such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, and scam activities, through its steering committee.
This committee consists of senior officials from the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Royal Thai Police, and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board. A recent operation resulted in the deportation of 93 Thai citizens from Cambodia, who were detained during synchronized raids on scam centers in Poipet.
These individuals are now facing legal proceedings in Thailand. Pol Gen Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, inspector-general of the Royal Thai Police, confirmed that he has been tasked with working alongside Cambodian police and other agencies to devise further strategies.
Reports indicate that Cambodian authorities are preparing to expand their crackdown on scam networks. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to assist foreign nationals who were previously recruited into scam networks, especially those from Myanmar.
As of March, 7,372 individuals have received assistance, with 4,895 repatriated through Thailand.
Among them, the largest groups came from China (3,634), Indonesia (653), and India (549). The Thai government is also collaborating with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission to tackle technical and regulatory challenges associated with call scam operations.
Authorities have requested additional support from private sector participants to improve the effectiveness of preventive and responsive measures.
