Background
National Police technical units carried out a coordinated operation in Bavet, Banteay Meanchey on 26 May 2026 to investigate a site suspected of supporting online scam activities and other criminality. The operation recorded 25 suspected individuals of multiple nationalities and recovered computers, mobile phones, and numerous packaged narcotics.
The investigation combined work by the National Police’s technical anti-technology-crime team and an anti-narcotics unit, with procedural coordination from the deputy prosecutor of the provincial first-instance court. Forensic analysis of seized devices identified links to external payment accounts and websites used to solicit victims and direct money transfers abroad.
Key Developments
Police entered a property inside the PVN estate located in Phsar Kandal commune, Bavet city, and identified the site as a mixed residential-and-work facility comprising two adjoining three-storey units with 13 rooms. The named occupant and property custodian was identified as Heng Senghong, a male Cambodian aged over 49. Authorities reported finding 25 suspects at the location (including five women), with nationalities recorded as Chinese (18), one holding Vanuatu nationality, one Myanmar, one Vietnamese and four Cambodian nationals.
Investigators seized two computers, two mobile phones and multiple drug packages described in the police report (including items marked with Chinese characters and assorted capsules, powders and concealed containers). Technical teams assessed that the electronic equipment was used to operate fraudulent online schemes that lured victims to make payments through Chinese-based transfer accounts.
Institutional Role
The National Police technical unit responsible for technology crimes conducted electronic forensic checks on the seized devices to determine operational methods and external accounts used to move funds. The anti-narcotics team catalogued and secured suspected illicit substances and packaging for evidentiary transfer to provincial forensic services. Provincial unified command elements managed the on-site administration and temporary closure of the premises under direction from the provincial judiciary representative.
Operational Implications
Following evidence collection, the site was temporarily sealed and handed to provincial administrative authorities for ongoing control; the detained individuals and physical evidence were transferred to provincial police specialists to build a formal case file. The police report identified online platforms and social communication tools used to target customers, and investigators invited the named occupants and all suspects for questioning to support further legal procedures.
Source
Official statement and details as reported by the National Police of Cambodia; original source: police.gov.kh and National Police social media posts.
