On April 6, Cambodia officially enacted its Anti-Scam Law, marking a new phase in strengthening legal and systematic efforts to combat telecom and online fraud. The law consists of 5 chapters and 24 articles, covering definitions of crimes, scope of application, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, and financial regulations. It applies not only to fraud committed within Cambodia but also to offenses conducted abroad that involve Cambodian citizens, financial flows, or the country’s banking system. Under the law, telecom fraud is defined as the use of information technology to deceive individuals for financial gain or other benefits. The legislation also introduces stricter penalties, with severe cases facing up to life imprisonment, reflecting the government’s firm stance against such crimes. Post navigation Cambodia Promotes Digital Transformation for SMEs to Boost Competitiveness
