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Cambodian Banks Linked to Cyber-Scams Targeted by US Sanctions

Cambodian Banks Linked to Cyber-Scams Targeted by US Sanctions

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ThreatCluster •October 23, 2026 at 15:14 UTC
  • •U.S. sanctions target Cambodian senator Kok An for alleged cyber-scam facilitation.
  • •Six banks linked to cyber-fraud were closed, but at least two remain operational.
  • •The IMF warns of ongoing cyber-fraud issues in Cambodia despite recent crackdowns.

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Cambodian senator Kok An and 28 entities for allegedly facilitating cyber-scams that defrauded Americans. Kok An, linked to casinos and financial institutions, denied the allegations, claiming he is a victim of political persecution. The National Bank of Cambodia closed six banks connected to these scams, but at least two major banks, including Anco Specialized Bank, remain operational. Yim Leak, another tycoon facing similar allegations, has also been sanctioned but denies wrongdoing. The IMF has warned that the problem of cyber-fraud in Cambodia persists despite these actions. The situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding the country's financial institutions and their potential ties to organized crime.

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2026-04-23
U.S. Treasury sanctions Kok An and 28 entities
The U.S. Treasury accused Kok An of operating scam centers that defrauded Americans, calling him a 'scam centre kingpin'.
Straits Times
2026-10-23
Cambodian banks linked to cyber-scams shut down
The National Bank of Cambodia closed six banks allegedly involved in laundering money from cyber-scams, but two major banks continue operations.
OCCRP

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What actions have been taken against Kok An?
Kok An has been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for allegedly facilitating cyber-scams and has publicly denied the allegations.
Are any banks still operational after the crackdown?
Yes, at least two major banks, including Anco Specialized Bank, remain operational despite the sanctions.
What is the IMF's stance on the situation?
The IMF has indicated that the problem of cyber-fraud in Cambodia persists, despite recent actions taken against certain banks.