Scam Empire's Southeast Asia Ties Unraveling Slowly The recent raids in Phnom Penh, Cambodia have exposed a complex web of deceit and financial manipulation that has been unfolding quietly for years.
At its center is Chen Zhi, a Chinese billionaire accused of orchestrating a multibillion dollar online scam empire.
Chen Zhi's operation was notable not only for its alleged scale or the number of people involved – 104 individuals from six nationalities were detained, including 82 Chinese nationals – but also for its presence in Cambodia.