Touch Koreans and Be Ruined: Lee Vows Relentless Crackdown on Scam Gangs in Cambodia

In a strong statement on social media platform X, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung declared his government's commitment to combating transnational scam gangs. He highlighted that Korean police investigations have become so intense that Chinese criminal groups operating in Cambodia have already stopped recruiting South Koreans out of fear of potential crackdowns. Lee posted messages in both English and Cambodian, stating, "If you dare touch Koreans, you will be utterly ruined… Do you think this is just empty talk? The Republic of Korea acts and sees things through to the end!" He emphasized that South Korean police have been conducting sweeping operations that have even made Chinese criminal organizations hesitant to involve Koreans. The president has consistently pushed for more aggressive action against transnational crimes targeting South Koreans, particularly in Southeast Asia, and has instructed authorities to trace and seize proceeds from such criminal activities.