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Six Chinese nationals involved in torture, murder of Korean college student get life in prison

Six Chinese nationals who tortured and murdered a Korean college student at a criminal compound in Cambodia were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.

2026.5.28

Messages between fraudsters who lured people to Cambodia through romance scams and false promises of employment are seen in a photo provided by the Korean National Police Agency. [NATIONAL POLICE AGENCY]

Two captive Koreans rescued from scammers in Cambodia with local cooperation

Two Koreans who were held captive in Cambodia in scam-related incidents have been rescued in separate operations conducted through cooperation between Korean and Cambodian authorities, police said Sunday.

2026.5.17

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Acting National Police Agency chief Yoo Jae-seong, left, and his Cambodian counterpart Sar Thet pose for a photo after meeting in Seoul on April 29. [NATIONAL POLICE AGENCY]

Korea, Cambodia agree to expand investigation of joint police team to include drug, gambling crimes

The Korean and Cambodian police agreed on Wednesday to expand the scope of their joint investigation to include drug and online gambling crimes, Seoul's National Police Agency (NPA) said.

2026.4.29

The Chungnam Provincial Police repatriate a member of a scam ring based in Cambodia and Thailand that targeted Korean victims to Korea on April 28. [CHUNGNAM PROVINCIAL POLICE]

Police detain 59 suspected scammers involved in criminal rings operating in Cambodia and Thailand

The police took custody of 53 alleged scammers who operated illegal bases in Cambodia and Thailand, it said Tuesday, who are suspected to be members of rings that swindled a combined 60 billion won last year.

2026.4.28

Korea seizes 650 kilograms of illegal drugs from Cambodia, Thailand in joint crackdown

Korea's customs authorities seized more than 650 kilograms (1,433 pounds) of illegal drugs coming from Cambodia and Thailand at the border in the first quarter, during joint crackdown operations with customs agencies of the two countries.

2026.4.23

Suspects involved in Cambodian scam networks who were forcibly repatriated to Korea arrive at Dongnae Police Station in Busan on Jan. 23. [YONHAP]

Court sentences 46 people for involvement in scam ring based in Cambodia, Thailand

The court sentenced 46 people to up to 10 years in prison for scamming Korean victims while working for a criminal ring based in Cambodia and Thailand.

2026.4.21

Customs workers examine goods shipped and purchased through direct overseas orders at the Incheon International Airport Headquarters Customs Express Logistics Center on Nov. 20, 2024. [YONHAP]

Korea, Cambodia to conduct joint crackdowns on K-branded counterfeits

Korea's customs agency said Thursday it signed an agreement with Cambodian customs authorities to conduct joint crackdowns on those who supply or distribute counterfeit goods of Korean brands.

2026.4.2

Mu Sochua, president of Khmer Movement for Democracy [MU SOCHUA]

Exiled Cambodian activist Mu Sochua calls for greater int'l cooperation regarding scam centers

Mu Sochua, an exiled Cambodian opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, called for greater international cooperation, including from Korea, in addressing human rights abuses linked to scam centers in Cambodia.

2026.3.26

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Police detain Cambodian national for allegedly using new 'rush' drug

A Cambodian national who was staying in Korea illegally has been detained on charges of purchasing and using a new type of drug known as “rush.”

2026.3.3

Korean nationals detained in Cambodia over alleged involvement in scam operations arrive at Incheon International Airport through a chartered flight for investigation on Jan. 23. [YONHAP]

Joint Korea-Cambodia police unit arrests six Interpol red notice fugitives, dozens others since launch

A joint Korea-Cambodia police unit has arrested six Interpol red notice fugitives and dozens of suspected online scammers in a series of operations, authorities announced Wednesday.

2026.2.18