Thai Military Recovers Evidence of Transnational Fraud from Cambodian Scam Compound

Seizure of Osmach Scam Compound

• 🇰🇭 The Thai military announced the recovery of evidence related to transnational fraud from a Cambodian scam compound known as Osmach.
• ⚔️ This complex, located on the disputed Cambodia-Thailand border, was seized by Thai forces during military clashes last year.

Operations and Victims

• 👥 Thai military officials reported that Osmach housed thousands of individuals, many of whom were victims of human trafficking forced into scam operations under threat of punishment.
• 🇺🇸 The United States has previously identified Osmach as a base for scam operations.

Recovered Evidence

• 📄 Documents, including apparent target lists, contact details, and scam scripts, were found scattered throughout the buildings.
• 🎭 Rooms were discovered that were set up to impersonate police officers from various countries, including China, Brazil, and Australia, to deceive victims.
• 📞 Lieutenant General Tyrann Nantuang highlighted the existence of a sophisticated operational system, along with recovered SIM cards and fake materials used to manipulate victims.

Cambodia's Response and Border Clashes

• 🗣️ Tushkak, a spokesperson for Cambodia's interior ministry, stated that Thailand used the scam centers as a pretext for military attacks and asserted Cambodia's commitment to eradicating illicit industries by April.
• 💥 During previous clashes, the Thai military targeted casino complexes suspected of being scam compounds, alleging they were also used for weapon storage and launching attacks.