Background
The National Police organized a briefing on 22 September 2026 to issue a security and order plan for journalists assigned to cover anti-online scam operations in Phnom Penh.
The briefing included 75 reporters from 42 organizations, of which 23 were international institutions, and provided procedures for photographing and reporting at locations where seized materials are stored.
From 1 July 2025 to 8 September 2026 authorities reported 212 anti-online scam cases and 3,915 arrests involving individuals of 24 nationalities.
Key Developments
Deputy Commissioner General Chuon Narint led the morning meeting that outlined measures to protect safety, maintain order, and coordinate media coverage during police operations targeting online scams in Phnom Penh.
Authorities announced large-scale seizures of electronic equipment and devices associated with alleged online scam operations; reported items included 29,900 mobile phones, 3,952 monitors, 3,170 all-in-one units, 2,064 CPUs, 1,061 desktop units, 923 laptops, 23 iMacs/MacBooks and 64 tablets.
Institutional Role
The municipal police coordinated media access from 42 units and arranged on-site inspections of warehouses where seized items are stored, enabling journalists to document evidence custody and operational procedures.
Operational Implications
The security plan established protocols for journalist movement, photographic documentation, and information collection at evidence storage locations to balance public information needs with site security and order.
Police reported that seized materials were removed and handled according to established procedures during past anti-online scam operations.
Source
National Police of Cambodia press release and social media posts: police.gov.kh/?p=194364 and Facebook post.
