AKP Phnom Penh, January 29, 2026 -- Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen on Thursday stressed that Cambodia is not a safe haven for cybercriminals, but rather a place where they will face strict law enforcement.

Samdech Techo made the remarks while receiving a courtesy call from newly appointed South Korean Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Kim Chang-yong at the Senate’s Solidarity Palace in Phnom Penh, according to H.E. Chea Thyrith, Spokesperson for the Senate. 

The Senate President said Cambodia’s ongoing crackdown on online scam operations sends a clear message that the country will not tolerate technology-related crimes.

During the meeting, Samdech Techo praised the effective cooperation between Cambodian and South Korean joint task forces in combating online scams. He also raised concerns over the case in which the mastermind behind the killing of a South Korean student in Cambodia was later arrested in Thailand. He questioned how the crime was committed on Cambodian soil while the suspect was apprehended in a neighbouring country, and called for clearer information-sharing among the relevant authorities. He stressed that transparency and close cross-border cooperation are essential to fully understand the case and to strengthen regional efforts to combat cybercrime.

The Senate President underscored the importance of close cooperation among Cambodia, South Korea, and Thailand, noting that cybercrime is not a single-country issue but a regional and global challenge requiring coordinated international action.

For his part, Ambassador Kim thanked Cambodia for its strong cooperation and highlighted the establishment of a Cambodia-South Korea joint task force in November 2025. He said South Korea highly values Cambodia’s efforts in combating cybercrime and pledged to further enhance trilateral and international cooperation.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working closely to combat cybercrime and promote regional security and stability.

By C. Nika