Cambodia revokes licences of 18 casinos linked to Prince Group

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – On 8 November 2026, the Cambodian government revoked the operating licences of 18 casinos tied to the Prince Holding Group as part of a crackdown on online scam networks. This move was made alongside the freezing of over US$300 million in bank accounts and coordination with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Interpol.

Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith, head of the Secretariat of the Cambodian Committee for Countering Online Scams (CCOS), disclosed these actions during a press conference attended by foreign diplomats and international organisations. The government's response was prompted by information regarding US sanctions targeting individuals and entities connected to the Prince Group network.

Sinarith emphasized that Cambodia was actively investigating and collaborating with international law enforcement agencies to dismantle these transnational criminal networks completely. As part of the crackdown, 28 casinos—18 linked to the Prince Group—had their operating licences revoked, while an additional 10 had their licences suspended.

This effort aims to prosecute the leaders of scam operations and disrupt money-laundering channels supporting their illicit activities. Authorities are also targeting suspected high-level scam operators and assets believed to be involved in illegal operations. Between July 2025 and October 2026, authorities conducted operations at 972 suspected locations across the country, preparing 568 cases for legal proceedings.

During this period, 5,032 suspects were charged and detained pending trial. Moreover, 23,760 foreign nationals were repatriated from 38 nationalities.