AKP Phnom Penh, April 01, 2026 --

Cambodian authorities have arrested and deported a Chinese national to China in connection with online scam activities, the Ministry of Interior said in a press release made public on Wednesday.

The individual, identified as Li Xiong, was handed over to Chinese authorities to face further legal proceedings, following a request from the People’s Republic of China.

The operation was carried out under ongoing cooperation between Cambodian and Chinese law enforcement agencies, after months of joint investigation into online fraud cases.

The Ministry of Interior also confirmed that Li Xiong’s Cambodian citizenship had been revoked under a Royal Decree dated Mar. 31, 2026.

Before being arrested, Li Xiong served as Chairman of Panda Commercial Bank Plc. The bank’s licence was suspended by the National Bank of Cambodia in February 2026 for operational decline. 

Panda Commercial Bank Plc's headquarters in Khan Tuol Kork, Phnom Penh  (Photo: Khmer Times)

By C. Nika