Background
On February 11, 2026, an interagency meeting was convened to discuss the draft law titled “Combating Technology-Based Fraud.” The meeting was led by His Excellency Su Socheat, Royal Government Delegate and Director General of the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC). It focused on gathering additional technical inputs from relevant ministries and institutions.
Scope of Application
The draft law addresses regulatory measures against fraud conducted through technological means. The scope involves coordination among multiple government entities responsible for justice, interior security, financial institutions, anti-human trafficking efforts, and law enforcement.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting included participation from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, National Bank of Cambodia, Legal Advisory Council of the Office of the Council of Ministers, the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking, the Committee on Combating Technology-Based Fraud, and judicial police units. Discussions focused on technical amendments and strengthening the draft law to effectively combat fraud perpetrated via technological platforms.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The forthcoming law aims to enhance Cambodia’s regulatory environment by establishing clear legal tools to prevent and address fraud using modern technology. This will impact compliance requirements for financial institutions, securities markets, and other businesses susceptible to technology-driven fraud risks.
Official Source
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