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U.S. Sanctions Cambodia Scam Network
U.S. targets Cambodia-based group trafficking Kenyans into forced labor scams.
In brief
U.S. targets Cambodia-based group trafficking Kenyans into forced labor scams. U.S. imposed sanctions on Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organisation linked to trafficking Kenyans into forced labor in online scam centers. Originally reported by Allafrica.
U.S. Sanctions
The United States imposed fresh sanctions on a Cambodia-based transnational criminal organisation accused of running international online scam operations.
Prince Group Targeted
The sanctions target four individuals and 41 entities linked to the Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organisation.
Forced Labour Victims
Hundreds of Kenyans were rescued from scam centers in Southeast Asia in 2026.
Trafficking Link
The US Embassy in Nairobi said the sanctions target criminal networks trafficking Kenyans into forced labour in online scam centers.
Sanctions Implementation
The sanctions were announced on November 5 by the US Department of State and implemented by the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Chui Kok Wa
Washington also announced separate sanctions against Malaysian national Chui Kok Wa accused of managing scammers targeting American victims.
Criminal Charges
Chui faces a charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the US District Court for the District of Columbia.
The takeaway
U.S. imposed sanctions on Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organisation linked to trafficking Kenyans into forced labor in online scam centers.
