Cambodia Revokes Casino License Over Alleged Online Scam Operations – Cambodian authorities have revoked the operating license of Roxy Hotel & Casino in Bavet town, Svay Rieng province, after determining its involvement in online scam operations. The Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia issued the revocation on June 11.
What Happened
The Roxy Hotel & Casino, located in Bavet town, Svay Rieng province, had its operating license revoked by Cambodian authorities, according to The Star. This decision followed a determination that the establishment was involved in clandestine online scam operations.
The Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) issued Decision No. 048 CGMC on June 11, revoking the license held by the parent company, Radiant Pearl Investment Limited. The CGMC explained that an inspection of the casino premises was conducted on May 21 by provincial and town authorities, alongside the Secretariat of the National Committee for Combating Online Scams, as reported by The Star.
During the May 21 inspection, 25 Chinese nationals were detained on suspicion of involvement in criminal activities. Authorities reportedly seized mobile phones, computers, vehicles, and digital video recorder (DVR) equipment used for security camera data storage. Subsequent examinations of these electronic devices confirmed the casino’s involvement in online fraud activities, according to investigators cited by The Star.
Key Details
- The Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) revoked the license of Radiant Pearl Investment Limited, the parent company of Roxy Hotel & Casino, via Decision No. 048 CGMC dated June 11 (The Star).
- An inspection of the casino premises occurred on May 21, involving provincial and town authorities and the Secretariat of the National Committee for Combating Online Scams (The Star).
- Authorities detained 25 Chinese nationals and seized electronic devices, with subsequent examinations confirming the casino’s involvement in online fraud activities (The Star).
- The CGMC has requested information on bank accounts belonging to the company’s owners and previous license holders from the Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit (CAFIU) (The Star).
- This information from CAFIU will be provided to prosecutors at the Svay Rieng Provincial Court (The Star).
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the Cambodian government’s stated efforts to combat online scam operations within its borders. The revocation of a casino license and the subsequent call for financial information on owners signal a stricter regulatory stance on licensed commercial gambling establishments, according to The Star. The CGMC has issued a renewed warning, urging all licensed operators to adhere to existing laws and regulations and to avoid involvement in online scam operations or other illegal activities.
What’s Next
The information requested from the Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit (CAFIU) regarding the bank accounts of the company’s owners and individuals previously listed as license holders will be provided to prosecutors at the Svay Rieng Provincial Court, according to The Star. This indicates potential further legal action stemming from the license revocation and confirmed scam links.
Originally reported by: The Star. Published: 6/11/2026, 10:15:00 AM.