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DoJ seizes $15 billion in Bitcoin from Cambodian fraudster who ran 'pig butchering' scam using forced labor — accused could face 40 years in prison following department's biggest ever crypto confiscation

The DoJ has seized $15 billion in Bitcoin, thought to be proceeds from a 'pig butchering' scam run from forced-labor compounds in Cambodia.

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Bitcoin Reserves Held By US Could Swell To $36 Billion As DOJ Files Largest Ever Forfeiture Linked To Cambodian 'Pig Butchering' Scams

The Justice Department filed its largest-ever forfeiture suit on Tuesday to seize more than $14 billion in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tied to a global "pig butchering scam."

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Record bitcoin sum seized in UK-US crackdown on romance scam centres

Luxury London properties frozen as Foreign Office and US officials impose sanctions on gang behind centres in south-east Asia

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Trump To Attend Signing Of Thailand-Cambodia 'Peace Deal'

US President Donald Trump will attend the ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia at an upcoming summit of Southeast Asian nations, the foreign minister of host Malaysia said Tuesday.

International Business Times

US Indicts Cambodian Tycoon Over $15bn Crypto Scam Empire

US authorities on Tuesday unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi, a UK-Cambodian businessman accused of running forced labor camps in Cambodia where trafficked workers carried out cryptocurrency fraud schemes that netted billions of dollars.

International Business Times

Myanmar Scam Centres Booming Despite Crackdown, Using Musk's Starlink: AFP Investigation

Scam centres in Myanmar blamed for swindling billions from victims across the world are expanding fast just months after a crackdown that was supposed to eradicate them, an AFP investigation has found.

International Business Times

US and UK put sanctions on alleged Cambodia cyber-scammers and seize $15bn in bitcoin

People trafficking among allegations against six people who face measures including property freezes and travel bans

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Chinese businessmen ‘built London property empire from huge romance and crypto scams’

Chen Zhi and Qiu Wei Ren have had assets frozen including 19 London properties after they were added to UK sanctions list

Evening Standard

Student’s alleged torture death by Cambodia scammers sparks turmoil in South Korea

South Korean president urges ‘all-out’ efforts to protect citizens after number of kidnappings in Cambodia soars in recent months

The Guardian - AU

South Korea summons Cambodian envoy after student kidnapped and tortured to death while on holiday

South Korea summoned Cambodian ambassador in rare move after death of 22-year-old sparks outrage

The Independent UK

Chinese navy ships make a friendship visit to Cambodia as concerns over military links linger

Two Chinese warships have arrived on what China called a friendship and training visit to Cambodia, Beijing’s closest ally in Southeast Asia, at a time of some diplomatic disquiet

The Independent UK

Voices: Poll of the day: Does Donald Trump deserve to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Have your say: The president has been nominated by a mix of world leaders and politicians, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the governments of Pakistan and Cambodia, and US Congressman Buddy Carter

The Independent UK

Dynasties still dominate south-east Asian politics – in democracies and more authoritarian systems

Dynasties are central to south-east Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most durable political brands. But they also face persistent difficulties. Heirs inherit office without real authority, patriarchs refuse to step aside and rivals – whether other families or powerful institutions –…

The Conversation

Thai court sentences gunman to life for killing Cambodian politician in Bangkok

Ekkalak Pheanoi confessed to the January assassination of ex-lawmaker Lim Kimya

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International Business Times

Cambodian Ex-MP's Killer Jailed For Life In Thailand

A Thai gunman was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician in Bangkok, a judge said.

Radio France Internationale

Trial opens over Bangkok murder of French-Cambodian ex-MP

An alleged gunman went on trial in Bangkok on Tuesday for the murder of a French-Cambodian opposition politician, as the victim’s widow demanded a full account of those responsible for the killing.

International Business Times

Trial Opens Over Bangkok Murder Of French-Cambodian Ex-MP

An alleged gunman went on trial Tuesday in Bangkok over the murder of a Cambodian opposition politician whose widow called for a full accounting of who was behind the killing.

Euronews

US renews funding for demining operations in Cambodia despite widespread foreign aid cuts

Cambodian deminers are among the world’s most experienced and several thousand have been sent in the past decade under UN auspices to work in Africa and the Middle East.

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The Independent UK

US renews funding for demining in Cambodia despite foreign aid cuts

The United States has announced a grant of $675,000 to support demining programs in Cambodia

Evening Standard

Best hotels in Cambodia — from serene private islands to foodie homestays

Joel Porter checks in to Cambodia’s finest stays

The Conversation

Repatriation or political theatre? How the return of stolen artefacts can distort history

In late July, during a visit to the National Gallery of Australia, three Buddhist bodhisattva statues caught my attention.

The Independent UK

Trump claims he ended a war - between countries that are 4,000 miles apart

Trump has made clear he wants a Nobel Peace Prize, and has been frequently citing his diplomatic successes

International Business Times

Cambodian PM Accuses Thai Forces Of Evicting Civilians On Border

Cambodia's leader Hun Manet has accused Thailand of preventing more than 20 families from returning to their homes on the disputed border, according to his letter to the head of the UN released on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Border tensions flare up again after Thai forces clash with Cambodian villagers

Thai security forces fire rubber bullets and tear gas at Cambodian civilians and leave at least 28 injured

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Thai forces fire rubber bullets, tear gas in clash with Cambodian villagers

Cambodian authorities say at least 29 civilians were injured in encounter with Thai troops at contested border site.

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