Cambodia Greenlights Draft Law to Tackle Tech Fraud

Cambodia advances digital security with new anti-fraud law.

Cambodia has achieved a critical step in strengthening its digital security as an inter-ministerial committee provided preliminary approval for a draft law targeting technology-based scams. This significant move was guided by Prime Minister Hun Manet and chaired by Deputy PM and Minister of Justice Koeut Rith. Key figures from the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the National Bank of Cambodia, and law enforcement agencies collaborated to finalise this legislative strategy.

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The "Anti-Technology Fraud" draft law aims to establish a robust legal framework to combat cyber-enabled crimes. Officials emphasized its priority status, designed to protect citizens and uphold the integrity of Cambodia’s growing digital economy. The new law aligns with the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a treaty Cambodia has committed to, enhancing international cooperation to trace cybercriminal networks that operate globally.

The draft received unanimous agreement at the meeting and is now set to navigate through the legislative process for formal adoption. Once implemented, it will become the cornerstone legal tool for the Cambodian government to dismantle complex scam networks and reinforce legal standards in the digital domain.

Key Takeaways:

• Cambodia advances a draft law to tackle tech fraud.

• The law aims to align with international cybercrime standards.

• It focuses on protecting the digital economy and public safety.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now · Source · 12 Feb 2026