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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has committed to strengthening enforcement against online scam networks operating across Southeast Asia, though he acknowledges criminal syndicates are becoming harder to combat by operating as smaller, scattered cells.
Cambodia has deported more than 16,000 foreign nationals suspected of involvement in online scams during the first six months of 2026, part of an intensified enforcement campaign against cybercriminal networks operating across Southeast Asia.
Malaysia's government has created a dedicated cross-agency committee to address the escalating online scam problem, bringing together law enforcement, financial institutions, telecommunications companies and digital platforms for the first time.
Myanmar police arrested four Chinese nationals operating illegally in Muse Township for running online scam and gambling operations. Authorities seized 34 mobile phones, eight computers, and other equipment used in the illicit activities.
Nine foreign nationals of various nationalities have been arrested in Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat, on suspicion of orchestrating online scam operations across Malaysia, marking another significant enforcement action against transnational cybercrime networks.
ASEAN police forces are intensifying efforts to dismantle transnational scam operations as cyber-criminals relocate to new destinations like Laos and Sri Lanka. The regional bloc is developing specialized training and enhancing intelligence-sharing capabilities.