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Chen Zhi, head of the Sanctioned Prince Group, extradited to China in connection with allegations of a worldwide scam
Chen Zhi serves as the chairman of the Prince Group, a large conglomerate in Cambodia, which the United States has alleged to be involved in major online swindle activities. He has been extradited to China to face legal proceedings
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Sanctioned under the alias Chen Xiao'er, he emerged with various identities, uncovering a significant involvement within the scam network of Cambodia's Prince Group
The United States imposed sanctions on “Chen Xiao'er” due to his collaboration within a company with the leader of a Cambodian business group that purportedly operated cyber-fraud schemes. Journalists have now revealed his alternative identities, indicating even stronger links to the conglomerate
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South Korea enacts its most extensive sanctions against Prince Group for international fraudulent activities
In a statement on Thursday, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the actions represent the nation’s inaugural independent sanctions on transnational crime and constitute the "largest single sanction measure in history".
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At least 16 individuals detained as Cambodia takes action against journalists and activists amid Thai border dispute
As the fighting escalated along the Thai border, Cambodian officials stepped up their repression of journalists and online campaigners reporting on the conflict and sharing their opinions
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The United States enters into fresh economic accords with partners in Southeast Asia
Thailand and Cambodia have entered into an extended ceasefire arrangement at a ceremony graced by the presence of US President Donald Trump, whose warnings of economic sanctions led the two countries to cease their border clashes earlier this year
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US authorities confiscate $15 billion in digital currency associated with Chen Zhi and Prince Group
He is an entrepreneur with a youthful appearance who rose to the pinnacle of influence in his adopted nation of Cambodia, where he grants scholarships and runs philanthropic initiatives while supervising one of the largest and most interconnected business conglomerates in the country
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Cambodian magnate Chen Zhi charged in $15 billion worldwide cyber-fraud operation
Chen Zhi, the founder and Chairman of Prince Holding Group, has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering
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British national Jessica Hopkins discovered deceased with stab wounds in Phnom Penh
Chuon Narin, the deputy commissioner general and the commissioner of Phnom Penh Police, is said to have informed the local media that the victim has been identified as 34-year-old Jessica Cariad Hopkins
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Thailand and Cambodia agree to talks after four days of fighting — Trump intervenes
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold talks in Malaysia on Monday in an attempt to negotiate an end to a conflict that has lasted four days.
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Cambodia arrests nearly a thousand foreigners in major cybercrime crackdown
Authorities in Cambodia have made a series of arrests this week, detaining nearly 1,000 people as part of an ongoing crackdown on cybercrime operations across the country.
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US imposes tariffs of up to 3,521% on solar panels from Southeast Asia in new escalation of trade war with China
The US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from four South East Asian countries.
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Thailand rescues over 7,000 from scam compounds in Myanmar in major border crackdown
Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos have become safe havens for criminal syndicates conducting online scam operations and deceiving thousands into forced labor.
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British journalist banned from Cambodia after critical reporting
A British environmental and investigative journalist has been banned from entering Cambodia, in what press groups have condemned as yet another attack on independent media by the country’s authoritarian leaders.
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Criminals may benefit as Cambodia conceals new citizenship data
Cambodia has begun hiding the identities of foreigners purchasing passports through a citizenship investment program – a move analysts say will undermine efforts to tackle crime groups that have set up shop in the Southeast Asian nation.
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Sanctioned Cambodian senator linked to alleged Chinese crime figures
A Cambodian tycoon and ruling party senator – who the U.S. recently sanctioned, citing links to human trafficking – had business relationships with alleged organized crime figures from China, company records show.
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Brit teacher killed in Cambodia crash after his motorcycle smashes into minibus
Amish Jayantilal Bodhania, a teacher originally from London, was killed in a tragic road accident involving a car and a motorcycle in Nimith Thmey Village in Cambodia
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Massive 'chain reaction' explosion at military base kills 20 soldiers
Nearby houses shook with windows breaking and tiles falling down as the devastating blast, which was followed by smaller blasts, occurred at the base in southwestern Cambodia
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Brit fighting for life in Cambodia as family faces huge £8,000-a-day bill
Ben Wilkins, who is from Chinley, Derbyshire, collapsed in his hostel on the island of Koh Rong, Cambodia, and was dashed to hospital in the country's capital, Phnom Penh
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Brit fighting for life in Cambodia as sister says family facing £8k-a-day bill
A BRIT tourist is fighting for his life after falling into a coma in Cambodia, with his family now facing a £8,000-a-day hospital bill.Ben Wilkins, 3
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How leaving a tip in your hotel room can get you some sneaky freebies
A TRAVEL expert says you should always leave a tip in your hotel room as it can get you some sneaky freebies.Australian travel writer Kerry van der Ja
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I married a cow that’s reincarnation of my husband…it kissed me like he did
A GRIEVING widow has married a cow after it kissed her just like her late husband used to.Khim Hang, 76, who lives in the Kratie province of Cambodia,
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I've been on 20 flights this year - I've found best seat on budget airlines
AN experienced traveller who has been on 20 flights this year already says they know which is the best seat to book on a budget airline.Among the coun
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Footballer eaten by crocodile while bathing as beast seen with body in jaws
A FOOTBALLER has been devoured by a crocodile after taking a dip in a river to cool off.Shocking images show the large reptile swimming through the wa
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Elephant who got caught in a snare is fitted with huge prosthetic limb
HERE’S an elephant not likely to forget the help he’s had to walk again after losing a limb.Chhouk, aged 11, had his foot amputated after it was c
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Farmer killed as 40 of his own crocodiles 'pounce' when he falls into enclosure
Luan Nam, 72, died after being dragged into the crocodile enclosure at his reptile farm in Cambodia. The local police chief said reptiles attacked the man until he was dead
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