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Cambodia shut down 200 scam centers, arrested 173 suspects, and deported 11,000 workers, but aid groups say victims face dire conditions with insufficient support.
Cambodia has shut down nearly 200 scam centers in a major crackdown on transnational fraud, arresting 173 senior suspects and deporting 11,000 workers since late 2025.
The operation, intensified after the U.S. indicted and China extradited a China-born alleged scam leader, led to mass escapes from compounds near the Thai and Vietnamese borders, prompting a growing humanitarian crisis.
Victims, many of whom were held in harsh conditions, are arriving in Phnom Penh with little support, overwhelming the Caritas shelter, which now operates with a third of its former staff and budget.
Despite government claims of progress, aid groups report systemic failures in providing shelter, medical care, and repatriation assistance, leaving thousands stranded.
Camboya cerró 200 centros de estafa, arrestó a 173 sospechosos y deportó a 11.000 trabajadores, pero los grupos de ayuda dicen que las víctimas enfrentan condiciones terribles con un apoyo insuficiente.