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Cambodia passes anti-scam law with life terms, sets April shutdown

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Cambodian lawmakers unanimously passed a new law targeting online scam operations with penalties including life imprisonment.

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The Cambodian government pledged to shut down online scam operations by the end of April.

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Scam operations typically involve bogus investment schemes and feigned romances that extort tens of billions of dollars from victims worldwide annually.

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What specific measures will be implemented to ensure the Cambodian government meets its end-of-April deadline to shut down scam operations?
How effective have international sanctions and crackdowns been in reducing the overall scale and profitability of the scam industry?
What is the current status of the Cambodian anti-scam law's review by the Senate and approval by the King?
To what extent are new hotspots like East Timor replacing traditional hubs in Cambodia and Myanmar as enforcement intensifies?
How many individuals remain trapped in scam centers across Southeast Asia despite recent raids and repatriations?
Penalties under Cambodia's draft anti-scam law for operating scam centersfactual

Operating a scam center carries 5-10 years in prison and fines up to $500,000, extending to 30 years or life for serious offenses like homicide.

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Operating a scam center carries 5-10 years in prison and fines up to $246,000, rising to 10-20 years and fines up to $502,000 for violence-related offenses, and 15-30 years or life for deaths.

According to e.vnexpress.net

Context: The discrepancy in fines and specific prison terms for intermediate offenses creates uncertainty about the exact legal penalties, which could affect enforcement and deterrence.

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