On September 21, Cambodian authorities escorted media representatives to the “No. 8 Telecom Fraud Compound” in Prey Veng Province, revealing the interior of a facility that had previously been raided and shut down by law enforcement. Reporters from the Cambodia-China Times observed that the compound spanned approximately 120 hectares; it was a massive complex featuring densely packed buildings and comprehensive facilities—including offices, living quarters, dining areas, and network infrastructure—capable of housing around 20,000 people, effectively functioning as a self-contained “city within a city.”
Reports indicate that, in addition to rows of large buildings, the compound housed amenities such as an artificial lake, restaurants, shops, and a large cafeteria. Access control gates were installed in various sections, and surveillance cameras covered public areas and roadways. Although the offices were deserted, they still contained numerous desks, chairs, and computer monitors, as well as server rooms equipped with extensive fiber-optic cabling. Walls displayed numbered mobile phone pouches and Chinese slogans such as: “Don’t pretend to work hard; the results won’t play along with your act.” Reporters also discovered signage bearing the name and logo of the “Singapore Police Force Commercial Affairs Department” in one of the rooms, though the specific purpose of this signage remains unclear.
Known variously as “Meun Chey Commercial City” or “Legend Park,” the “No. 8 Compound” is located in Kanhchriech District, Prey Veng Province. Construction began in 2023, and the facility was shut down by Cambodian authorities in February of this year. Reports state that the compound was operated by Legend Innovation, a company linked to the local Prince Group, with additional connections to the Huione Group regarding registered addresses, payment processing, and logistics services. The operating company and its director, Eang Soklim, were sanctioned by the UK government in March.
Currently, many offices and public facilities within the compound lie abandoned, while construction materials—such as stacks of tiles—remain at unfinished building sites. By allowing the media to tour the site, Cambodian authorities showcased the progress made in cracking down on telecom fraud compounds, offering the public a glimpse into the highly scaled and organized operations of these criminal syndicates.