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Child protection advisor/researcher based in Cambodia. Covering crime and the scam industry in Cambodia and Southeast Asia. US Marine vet. Signal @durian.67

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A Ransom Was Paid and Two Chinese Executives Were Killed in Manila, the Suspect Fled to the USA Xia Ke Fu and his Chinese-American partner went to Manila in June 2024 for what they were told was a business deal. Their families paid 3 million RMB to get them back, and both were killed anyway, their bodies left in a ravine in Camarines Sur. On July 20 the man China calls the ringleader, named only as Liu, walked off a commercial flight at Beijing Capital Airport in handcuffs, repatriated from the United States. The Ministry of Public Security says Liu led a group that repeatedly kidnapped and killed Chinese nationals in the Philippines. He fled to the US after the 2024 killings. Beijing issued an Interpol Red Notice, shared evidence with US law enforcement, and the US arrested him in October 2024. MPS is presenting the handover as a product of the Xi-Trump summit and a China-US win against transnational crime. Xia was a marketing director at Suzhou RainMed Medical Technology; his partner held US citizenship, and a friend reported the kidnapping to the FBI's Los Angeles office. Philippine police named eight persons of interest in 2024, five foreigners and three Filipinos, but the man Beijing wanted was already in the US. MPS gave no charge against Liu and did not say under what legal mechanism the US sent him back.

A Ransom Was Paid and Two Chinese Executives Were Killed in Manila, the Suspect Fled to the USA Xia Ke Fu and his Chinese-American partner went to Manila in June 2024 for what they were told was a business deal. Their families paid 3 million RMB to get them back, and both were killed anyway, their bodies left in a ravine in Camarines Sur. On July 20 the man China calls the ringleader, named only as Liu, walked off a commercial flight at Beijing Capital Airport in handcuffs, repatriated from the United States. The Ministry of Public Security says Liu led a group that repeatedly kidnapped and killed Chinese nationals in the Philippines. He fled to the US after the 2024 killings. Beijing issued an Interpol Red Notice, shared evidence with US law enforcement, and the US arrested him in October 2024. MPS is presenting the handover as a product of the Xi-Trump summit and a China-US win against transnational crime. Xia was a marketing director at Suzhou RainMed Medical Technology; his partner held US citizenship, and a friend reported the kidnapping to the FBI's Los Angeles office. Philippine police named eight persons of interest in 2024, five foreigners and three Filipinos, but the man Beijing wanted was already in the US. MPS gave no charge against Liu and did not say under what legal mechanism the US sent him back.

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It’s unclear what exactly is happening in the video, but several Chinese-language channels are claiming that an Indonesian man was being bullied or beaten at Jincai 5, also known as New Golden Wealth V Casino in Sihanoukville. Posts circulating online describe this as routine punishment for workers who miss their targets. They mention shifts of 15 to 16 hours and say similar abuse happens in other buildings, including forced physical exercises such as push-ups for both men and women.

It’s unclear what exactly is happening in the video, but several Chinese-language channels are claiming that an Indonesian man was being bullied or beaten at Jincai 5, also known as New Golden Wealth V Casino in Sihanoukville. Posts circulating online describe this as routine punishment for workers who miss their targets. They mention shifts of 15 to 16 hours and say similar abuse happens in other buildings, including forced physical exercises such as push-ups for both men and women.

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POV: you’re just trying to have a quiet moment and hello!

POV: you’re just trying to have a quiet moment and hello!

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This is insane. I’ve never seen anything like it. Video footage shows Chinese nationals sleeping outside the Chinese embassy, with crowds stretching beyond the compound as they wait for assistance after multiple scam compounds across the country opened their doors and evacuated.

This is insane. I’ve never seen anything like it. Video footage shows Chinese nationals sleeping outside the Chinese embassy, with crowds stretching beyond the compound as they wait for assistance after multiple scam compounds across the country opened their doors and evacuated.

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Thai forces have reportedly entered Thmor Da, Pursat Province. According to residents and CCTV footage, Thai army units moved into Cambodian civilian homes. Thmor Da is not a recognized disputed border area between Cambodia and Thailand. If confirmed, this constitutes an incursion into Cambodian-administered territory.

Thai forces have reportedly entered Thmor Da, Pursat Province. According to residents and CCTV footage, Thai army units moved into Cambodian civilian homes. Thmor Da is not a recognized disputed border area between Cambodia and Thailand. If confirmed, this constitutes an incursion into Cambodian-administered territory.

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The border between Cambodia and Vietnam at Bavet remains chaotic, overwhelmed by people fleeing scam compounds and attempting to cross into Vietnam.

The border between Cambodia and Vietnam at Bavet remains chaotic, overwhelmed by people fleeing scam compounds and attempting to cross into Vietnam.

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Someone in Cambodia has been posting TikTok videos with sun bears. They’re a protected species here, where keeping or selling one is illegal.

Someone in Cambodia has been posting TikTok videos with sun bears. They’re a protected species here, where keeping or selling one is illegal.

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The “warning shots,” up close. Officer fires a handgun upward in close proximity to other police and fleeing foreigners. Reckless.

The “warning shots,” up close. Officer fires a handgun upward in close proximity to other police and fleeing foreigners. Reckless.

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Every day I walk out on my balcony and look toward Chinatown in Sihanoukville, a place that should never have existed. It was built for scams, rotten from the start. Now it sits quiet, close to a ghost town, with only a few shops still open.

Every day I walk out on my balcony and look toward Chinatown in Sihanoukville, a place that should never have existed. It was built for scams, rotten from the start. Now it sits quiet, close to a ghost town, with only a few shops still open.

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Sihanoukville is still full of unfinished building projects, but a few new ones are moving along. Peninsula Bay is massive. I have no idea who’s going to buy those condos.

Sihanoukville is still full of unfinished building projects, but a few new ones are moving along. Peninsula Bay is massive. I have no idea who’s going to buy those condos.

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BREAKING: Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said a Thai T-50 fighter jet dropped four bombs near Phnom Sampov, a popular tourist destination in Banon district, Battambang Province, at around 10:00 a.m. The strikes hit civilian locations and civil infrastructure after Thai forces crossed into the area, causing chaos at a nearby school where the explosions could be clearly heard.

BREAKING: Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said a Thai T-50 fighter jet dropped four bombs near Phnom Sampov, a popular tourist destination in Banon district, Battambang Province, at around 10:00 a.m. The strikes hit civilian locations and civil infrastructure after Thai forces crossed into the area, causing chaos at a nearby school where the explosions could be clearly heard.

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Awang Williang, 33. Thairath has now named the FBI-wanted Indonesian suspect picked up at a Kamala Beach resort two days after entering Thailand. He’d allegedly run a UAE-based ring since 2022, using video-call models and fake crypto platforms to take $10M+ from US victims.

Awang Williang, 33. Thairath has now named the FBI-wanted Indonesian suspect picked up at a Kamala Beach resort two days after entering Thailand. He’d allegedly run a UAE-based ring since 2022, using video-call models and fake crypto platforms to take $10M+ from US victims.

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Thai Navy fire was reported in Koh Kong province in the early hours of December 13, prompting residents to flee their homes overnight. Local residents say shelling occurred between 2:00 and 3:00 a.m., with people evacuating in the dark after hearing fire nearby. Families left quickly amid fear and confusion.

Thai Navy fire was reported in Koh Kong province in the early hours of December 13, prompting residents to flee their homes overnight. Local residents say shelling occurred between 2:00 and 3:00 a.m., with people evacuating in the dark after hearing fire nearby. Families left quickly amid fear and confusion.

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Thai forces reportedly shelled a Chinese-owned company site in the O’Smach area of Oddar Meanchey yesterday morning. One round hit beside a building and sent a surge of black smoke and dust into the air. There are clearly civilians in the area.

Thai forces reportedly shelled a Chinese-owned company site in the O’Smach area of Oddar Meanchey yesterday morning. One round hit beside a building and sent a surge of black smoke and dust into the air. There are clearly civilians in the area.

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Online sources say Chen Zhi’s arrest is driving departures from Prince-linked scam compounds, with possible ripple effects across Cambodia’s wider scamming industry. Three days after his detention and deportation, reports describe low-level recruiters leaving first, followed by operators and then big bosses. Activity reportedly began on the evening of January 7, with vehicles sent to move people from Prince-linked compounds in Phnom Penh, then similar movements elsewhere. At the same time, big bosses are said to be exploring exit options. Social media posts now openly advertise charter flights and sea routes, warning that conditions are changing and urging quick payment. Sources also claim Chen Zhi’s case is not the end, with another major arrest expected involving a figure previously seen as beyond reach. Observers suggest the Chen Zhi case may mark a turning point, ending the perception that certain figures were untouchable.

Online sources say Chen Zhi’s arrest is driving departures from Prince-linked scam compounds, with possible ripple effects across Cambodia’s wider scamming industry. Three days after his detention and deportation, reports describe low-level recruiters leaving first, followed by operators and then big bosses. Activity reportedly began on the evening of January 7, with vehicles sent to move people from Prince-linked compounds in Phnom Penh, then similar movements elsewhere. At the same time, big bosses are said to be exploring exit options. Social media posts now openly advertise charter flights and sea routes, warning that conditions are changing and urging quick payment. Sources also claim Chen Zhi’s case is not the end, with another major arrest expected involving a figure previously seen as beyond reach. Observers suggest the Chen Zhi case may mark a turning point, ending the perception that certain figures were untouchable.

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BREAKING: A Thai F-16 fighter jet dropped two bombs in Poipet city, a densely populated area of Banteay Meanchey province near the border. In another clip, a friend of mine who leads a large organization supporting vulnerable children and families in Poipet witnessed the strike, with the bombs falling near his vehicle. No official information has been released on casualties or damage

BREAKING: A Thai F-16 fighter jet dropped two bombs in Poipet city, a densely populated area of Banteay Meanchey province near the border. In another clip, a friend of mine who leads a large organization supporting vulnerable children and families in Poipet witnessed the strike, with the bombs falling near his vehicle. No official information has been released on casualties or damage

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A Chinese national has reportedly been found dead on Otres Beach in Sihanoukville. These cases come in cycles, but they surface often enough that one appears every month or two. Disturbingly routine.

A Chinese national has reportedly been found dead on Otres Beach in Sihanoukville. These cases come in cycles, but they surface often enough that one appears every month or two. Disturbingly routine.

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Preah Vihear Temple has been destroyed by Thai shelling during this new round of fighting between Cambodia and Thailand. A UNESCO World Heritage site has been lost. This is not collateral damage. It is the destruction of irreplaceable cultural heritage during an active conflict.

Preah Vihear Temple has been destroyed by Thai shelling during this new round of fighting between Cambodia and Thailand. A UNESCO World Heritage site has been lost. This is not collateral damage. It is the destruction of irreplaceable cultural heritage during an active conflict.

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Khmer nationals in Thailand are being harassed and violently attacked—simply for being Cambodian. They have nothing to do with the border clash. They didn’t fire rockets or provoke anyone. They’re just living and working like everyone else. Blaming them for what’s happening at the border is ignorant and dangerous. If your anger turns into violence against innocent people, you’ve already lost the moral ground.

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Khmer nationals in Thailand are being harassed and violently attacked—simply for being Cambodian. They have nothing to do with the border clash. They didn’t fire rockets or provoke anyone. They’re just living and working like everyone else. Blaming them for what’s happening at the border is ignorant and dangerous. If your anger turns into violence against innocent people, you’ve already lost the moral ground.

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Severe flooding in Thailand caused water levels to surge today, high enough to bring down a high-voltage power pole near Central Plaza. The collapse triggered a transformer explosion on the rail overpass beside the mall.

Severe flooding in Thailand caused water levels to surge today, high enough to bring down a high-voltage power pole near Central Plaza. The collapse triggered a transformer explosion on the rail overpass beside the mall.

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WATCH: The Nigerian Who Gave Himself the Title "Big Boss" of DODORIMA Rammed a Police Car on Rama III Thai narcotics police arrested a Nigerian man they call the head of DODORIMA on Monday night outside a luxury condo on Rama III in Bangkok. As officers boxed in his car he reversed hard into one of theirs, injuring an officer, and they smashed the window and pulled him out. Police found 18 grams of cocaine in the car, and when they searched his condo they seized a Toyota, Thai and US cash, money in the bank, and a pile of brand-name goods, about 700,000 baht all told. Police say he'd been in Thailand more than seven years, starting out running cocaine to tourists in the nightlife areas before appointing himself boss of DODORIMA, which they describe as the Thai branch of a global West African network called NBM of Africa. They say the network moved 380 million baht in the past year alone, with proceeds allegedly wired home to build a mansion in Nigeria. The charity events and donation drives were cover, police say, a way to launder drug and romance-scam money and to get close to well-connected people he could supply. Investigators say this traces back to Operation Dark Room, the May raid on a Nonthaburi condo where six Nigerians were arrested for running romance scams, and that the money from that operation led to DODORIMA. He's admitted the cocaine and denied the laundering, says his money is from a legitimate fish-export business and that DODORIMA is just friends doing charity. The name, he told police, means "hello."

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