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news Scmp World 2026-05-21

Cambodia Raids Buildings Linked to Chinese Billionaire Accused of Scam Empire

Cambodian authorities raided two buildings connected to Chinese billionaire Chen Zhi, arresting 104 individuals, including 82 Chinese nationals, amid a global crackdown on alleged scam operations.


Cambodian authorities have raided two buildings in Phnom Penh’s Prince Plaza Centre, which is linked to extradited Chinese billionaire Chen Zhi, and detained 104 individuals, including 82 Chinese nationals, local media reported. The move comes as governments around the world have intensified their crackdown on an alleged multibillion-dollar online scam empire since Chen’s arrest. The raid, a joint operation by Phnom Penh police, the country’s Commission for Combating Technology-Based Scams...

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