South Korea-Cambodia Talks Expose Deep Failures in Combating Online Scam Networks

When 22-year-old South Korean student Park Min-ho was found dead after brutal torture in Cambodia, the world saw a tragic human cost behind an often-overlooked crime: online scams fueled by trafficking and corruption. This grim development has thrust Cambodia and South Korea into urgent talks, but what does this mean for American families and national security? How Did Cambodia Become a Safe Haven for Scam Operations? Cambodia’s lax enforcement and corrupt environment have made it fertile ground for vast online scam operations that exploit trafficked workers from across Asia, including thousands of South Koreans. These networks generate billions for criminal...