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Cambodia extradites head of alleged scam center syndicate NHK

The Cambodian government has announced it has arrested and extradited three people to China after a joint investigation.
One of them is the leader of what has been described as among "Asia's largest transnational criminal organizations."
Cambodia's Interior Ministry says the extradited include Chen Zhi, the chairman of Prince Holding Group, a multinational conglomerate based in the country.
Chen at one point served as the personal advisor to former Prime Minister Hun Sen. The ministry adds that his Cambodian citizenship had been revoked last month.
The US Department of Justice says both the US and Britain have sanctioned Chen for operating scam centers. These compounds are known for forcibly employing trafficking victims to defraud people online.
The US says the Prince Group operates dozens of business entities, including those in real estate and financial services, in more than 30 countries.
Parts of Southeast Asia, including the border areas between Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, have become hubs for online fraud.
Estimates show criminal networks have earned billions of dollars from scamming victims around the world.

Quiz 1:
Who was recently arrested and extradited to China as part of a joint investigation?
A. Former Prime Minister Hun Sen
B. Chen Zhi, chairman of Prince Holding Group
C. A representative of the US Department of Justice
D. A Thai national involved in online fraud

Quiz 2:
What is Prince Holding Group primarily described as?
A. A real estate development company focused solely on Cambodia.
B. A humanitarian organization assisting trafficking victims.
C. A multinational conglomerate operating in over 30 countries.
D. A financial services firm specializing in Southeast Asian markets.

Quiz 3:
What is the key reason the US and Britain have sanctioned Chen Zhi?
A. For allegedly operating scam centers and forcibly employing trafficking victims.
B. For his past role as a personal advisor to a former Prime Minister.
C. For his involvement in real estate development projects.
D. For revoking his Cambodian citizenship.

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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A
Summary
Cambodia extradited Chen Zhi (Prince Holding Group chairman & former Hun Sen advisor) to China after a joint investigation. He's sanctioned in the US & UK for running scam centers using trafficking victims, part of a vast criminal network. #Cambodia #China #Fraud
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260108_26/

Date: Jan. 8, 2026

Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2026-01-08

Created: 2026/01/09 08:40

Updated: 2026/01/10 07:26

Last Read: 2026/01/10 07:26

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