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flag Thailand stripped citizenship from Cambodian-born businessman Ly Yong Phat over alleged scam and trafficking ties.

flag Thailand has revoked the citizenship of Ly Yong Phat, a Cambodian-born businessman and naturalized Thai national, on October 24, 2025, citing alleged involvement in cyber-scam operations and human trafficking. flag Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul approved the move after findings that Phat held dual citizenship and engaged in activities undermining national security. flag The action is part of a broader crackdown on transnational crime, including recent raids on scam hubs in Myanmar and increased efforts to protect foreign tourists. flag Phat, linked to influential Cambodian figures and ventures in tobacco, energy, and resorts, has not been formally charged but faces U.S. sanctions. flag The decision reflects Thailand’s intensified focus on curbing illicit cross-border networks and enforcing stricter citizenship rules.

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