Background
On 23 March 2026, the legal council of the National Assembly, chaired by National Assembly Secretary-General Leng Peng Long, held a meeting at the National Assembly building to review and provide comments on a draft law on combating technology-based fraud.
According to the National Assembly, the draft law contains 5 chapters and 24 articles. It was approved by the Council of Ministers on 13 March 2026 and is currently being studied in detail by the National Assembly’s Legislation and Justice Commission in cooperation with other relevant commissions before being submitted to a plenary session of the National Assembly for adoption in accordance with legislative procedure.
Scope of Application
The draft law is intended to address technology-based fraud and related misconduct carried out through digital systems. The stated objective is to strengthen digital security and protect the public interest in response to the spread of technology-related crime.
As described by the National Assembly, the draft law focuses on defining new criminal offences linked to fraudulent activity conducted through technological means and associated support structures.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The draft law would establish five new criminal offences:
- Technology-based fraud
- Organizing or leading a scam center
- Recruiting or training individuals to commit fraud
- Intentionally collecting personal information for dishonest purposes
- Money laundering related to fraud
The National Assembly statement also indicates that the law is being prepared as part of Cambodia’s response to the evolution of cross-border digital crime.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
If adopted, the law would create a new statutory framework for criminal conduct related to technology-based fraud. Businesses operating digital platforms, handling personal data, or engaging in activities with cross-border digital exposure may need to monitor the law’s final text and any resulting compliance or risk-management implications.
At the current stage, the measure remains a draft under parliamentary review. The National Assembly statement does not specify penalties, enforcement procedures, or implementing measures.
Official Source
National Assembly of Cambodia, announcement on the legal council meeting reviewing the draft law on combating technology-based fraud, published 23 March 2026.
Source: National Assembly of Cambodia Facebook post
Related Developments
This topic is part of ongoing policy and enforcement developments related to cybercrime and online fraud in Cambodia, including scam investigations, regulatory responses, and cross-border cooperation.
