Background
Following high-level guidance from Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, the Ministry of Justice drafted a law aiming to combat fraud facilitated by technological means. The drafting process included an inter-agency meeting to consolidate technical inputs to ensure a comprehensive and effective legal framework.
Scope of Application
The draft law covers offenses related to fraud committed using technological systems and seeks to establish clear legal standards and procedures for prevention, investigation, and prosecution within Cambodia’s jurisdiction.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The inter-agency meeting was led by His Excellency Keat Reth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, and included representatives from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Economy and Finance, the National Bank of Cambodia, the Council of Ministers’ Legal Advisory Group, the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, the committee on combating technology-based crimes, and the judicial police units. Participants reached consensus on the draft, which aims to enhance prevention and suppression of technology-related fraud.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This law will establish a clearer regulatory and compliance framework against technology-based fraud, thereby providing greater legal certainty for businesses and investors operating in Cambodia. It reflects the government’s priority to combat cyber-enabled crimes and aligns domestic law with international conventions Cambodia has ratified.
Official Source
Ministry of Justice, Cambodia. Official Facebook post dated 11 February 2026. https://www.facebook.com/mojcambodia/posts/pfbid02td48cyseaq8LRw5dUNTKUosyTYasmWwxUTizVmzDdXJ769YGq8mehhxmaG5cHeygl
