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ARABAKP Phnom Penh, October 29, 2026 — The Cambodian National Police, in close cooperation with the Singapore Police Force, have successfully intercepted and returned US$12.8 million to a victim of an online scam involving Business Email Compromise (BEC), according to a press release issued by the General Commissariat of National Police on Oct. 29.
The Singapore Police Force received a report on Oct. 26 that a petrochemical company in Singapore had been defrauded into transferring US$12.8 million to a suspicious bank account in Cambodia.
A preliminary investigation found that the suspects had used a counterfeit email address to deceive the company into making the transfer.
Following the report, the Singapore Police Force requested assistance from the General Commissariat of National Police through the 24/7 Hotline Scam working group to investigate the case.
In response, the Cambodian National Police coordinated with the National Bank of Cambodia and other relevant institutions to intercept the funds successfully and return the money to the victim.
The General Commissariat of National Police said the case demonstrated its capacity, efficiency, responsibility and strong commitment to international cooperation in preventing and suppressing transnational crime and online scams.
It also expressed its appreciation to the Singapore Police Force, the National Bank of Cambodia and other relevant institutions for their effective cooperation in combating online scams.
By C. Nika
