▲ Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung speaks during a press briefing at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Jan. 8, 2026. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)

Cambodia-scam probe

26 S. Korean nationals nabbed over sexual exploitation scam crimes in Cambodia

SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- A joint South Korean investigation team has nabbed 26 nationals over scam crimes involving sexual exploitation in Cambodia through cooperation with the local authorities, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday.

The pan-government task force took 26 members of a scam ring in Phnom Penh into custody during raids into their offices and residences on Jan. 5 together with Cambodian police, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung told reporters.

The government will immediately block the circulation of the sexually exploitative videos and bring the suspects back to South Korea to face punishment, Kang said.

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