Exposing an alleged crime kingpin's Cambodian empire | 101 East Documentary

Long Bay, a massive development within Cambodia’s Dara Sakor Special Economic Zone, functions as a hub for transnational organized crime and human trafficking. Undercover investigations reveal that this supposed tourism project serves as a fortified scam compound, where thousands of workers are coerced into online fraud. The operation, led by a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon, maintains deep ties with local law enforcement and political figures, including members of the Cambodian National Police. Despite its association with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the site operates with impunity, utilizing high-tech surveillance and luxury amenities to manage its illicit workforce. While recent government crackdowns and the arrest of key figures have disrupted these activities, the investigation highlights the systemic corruption and state-level complicity that allow such criminal empires to thrive under the guise of economic development.