A joint South Korean-Cambodian police team has apprehended 136 scam suspects in Cambodia since its launch in November, police announced on January 28. The team also rescued four abducted victims held in criminal complexes. It was formed amid public outcry over the torture death of a Korean college student who fell victim to a job scam.
A joint team of South Korean and Cambodian investigators has apprehended a total of 136 scam suspects in the Southeast Asian nation since its launch in November last year, police said on January 28. The team, dedicated to handling crimes involving South Koreans in Cambodia, consists of seven South Korean police officers and 19 Cambodian officers.
It was established following public outcry over the torture death of a Korean college student in the country in August, who allegedly fell victim to a job scam. Since its inception, the team has carried out eight operations in coordination with the National Intelligence Service and diplomatic authorities.
Last Friday, a group of 73 South Koreans detained in Cambodia over alleged involvement in online scams was returned home to face investigation. Most of the suspects in the group were apprehended by the joint police team. The team also rescued four victims who had been abducted and held in criminal complexes.
These efforts highlight international cooperation to combat scam crimes targeting South Koreans in Cambodia. Police plan to continue operations to apprehend more suspects.
