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Cambodia Law Targets Crypto Scam Kingpins with Life in Prison


Cambodia Law Targets Crypto Scam Kingpins with Life in Prison

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Cambodia's National Assembly advanced a law targeting large crypto-related scam rings, with prison terms ranging from 5 years up to life; the bill now goes to the Senate and then King Norodom Sihamoni for finalization. The law specifically targets cross-border online fraud (fake crypto investment platforms, impersonation, pig-butchering) to curb an industry estimated to generate over $12.5 billion/year, improving crypto security and adoption prospects.

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  • Prison sentences range from five years to life, depending on the penalty.
  • Bill now heads to the Senate for review, then to King Norodom Sihamoni for finalization.
  • Estimates suggest that Cambodia’s scam industry might pull in over $12.5 billion a year.

Cambodia is stepping up its fight against crypto-linked scam networks. The country’s National Assembly has advanced a new law that allows life imprisonment for operators of large online fraud rings, including crypto scams. The move comes as global pressure grows over scam compounds operating inside the country.

The proposed law targets cross-border cybercrime groups running large-scale fraud operations. These include fake crypto investment platforms, impersonation scams, and pig-butchering schemes that target victims worldwide.

Prison Terms Range From 5 Years to Life

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