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FBI Director Patel and Cambodian PM Manet Discuss Cybercrime Crackdown

FBI Director Kash Patel met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss joint efforts against international online scam operations. These scams, which cause billions in losses annually, are increasingly shifting locations and methods as authorities conduct raids. Patel's visit, following a U.S.-Thailand summit on scam centers, underscores the need for enhanced information sharing and accountability for those involved in cybercrime and human trafficking. AI

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FBI Director Patel and Cambodian PM Manet Discuss Cybercrime Crackdown

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sopheng Cheang, The Associated Press ·

    FBI Director Kash Patel meets Cambodian prime minister to crackdown on cybercrime and romance scams

    The FBI chief's visit comes as the U.N. estimates online scams cost Asia-Pacific victims up to $114 billion in 2025.