Joint operation nabs suspected ringleader behind South Korean student’s death in Cambodia
SEOUL: A 42-year-old Chinese national believed to be the ringleader of a scam operation linked to the torture killing of a South Korean college student in 2025 has been arrested in Pattaya, Thailand, the South Korean authorities said on Thursday (Jan 8).
Prince Group founder linked to online scams extradited to China, says CCTV
BEIJING: Prince Group founder Chen Zhi, a Chinese national, has been extradited from Cambodia to China, where he is wanted on suspicion of fraud and operating illegal casinos, Chinese national broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday (Jan 8).
China says it will release more details about extradition case from Cambodia
BEIJING: China said on Thursday (Jan 8) it will release more information related to the extradition of an individual named Chen Zhi from Cambodia, without confirming the person's whereabouts or if he is the same person sanctioned by the United States and Britain, accused of operating large online scam centres.
China provides US$400,000 in demining aid to Cambodia
China has provided aid valued at US$400,000 to the Cambodian demining sector. The aid was presented to the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) on Thursday (Jan 8). Cambodia also expressed gratitude to China for contributing to the ceasefire at the end of December.
Cambodia suspends Prince Bank services after founder arrested and deported to China
PHNOM PENH: Following the arrest of its founder Chen Zhi, Prince Bank has been suspended from providing new banking services, including accepting deposits and granting loans.
Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi arrested, deported to China; Cambodian citizenship revoked
SINGAPORE: A Fujian-born businessman has been arrested in Cambodia and deported to China, The Straits Times has learnt.
Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi arrested on Tuesday (Jan 6), deported to China: Cambodian govt
SINGAPORE: A Fujian-born businessman has been arrested in Cambodia and deported to China, The Straits Times has learnt.
Drugs remain a concern, as 18kg of MDMA seized in Phnom Penh
PHNOM PENH: Drugs continue to pose serious dangers to the well-being of the population and threaten security, public order, and social development, while major drug crimes involving foreign nationals continue to occur despite ongoing suppression efforts.
Hun Sen marks Victory Day in Cambodia with calls for unity, peaceful development
Senate president Hun Sen has used the occasion of today's Jan 7 Victory Day to reiterate Cambodia's commitment to achieving its primary goals: ending the suffering of its people, preventing destruction and continuing along the path toward peace, just and lasting solutions.
Cambodia approves four tyre manufacturing investment projects in 2025
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's automotive tyre manufacturing and export sector continued to show strong momentum in 2025, with four related projects approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), representing a total capital investment of nearly US$780 million.
