Top police officials from Thailand and Cambodia have declared an all-out war on call centre gangs, vowing to end their reign of terror. In a significant move, both nations agreed to collaborate during a high-stakes teleconference, offering hope to millions affected by these scams.

The critical agreement was struck between the Royal Thai Police, led by Commissioner-General Police General Torsak Sukvimol, and Cambodia’s National Police Chief Sar Thet, along with other senior officers. The meeting, which took place at the Thai police headquarters, set the stage for an unprecedented crackdown on cybercrime. Senior officials from various Thai law enforcement and regulatory agencies attended, including the Cyber-Crime Investigation Bureau and the Bank of Thailand, highlighting the importance and scale of the operation.

Aligned with the policies of Prime Ministers Srettha Thavisin and Hun Manet, both sides committed to intensify their cooperation against call centre gangs. Thai police presented alarming data on the surge in online crimes, appealing for Cambodian assistance to dismantle gangs operating from within their borders. The meeting concluded with plans to reconvene in Phnom Penh next week, aiming to launch joint operations within two months.