Cambodian Authorities Revokes Roxy Casino Licence Over Links To Fraud Networks

Cambodia has revoked the operating licence of Roxy Casino in Bavet City after investigators uncovered evidence linking the property to online fraud activities.

According to local reports, the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) cancelled the licence following an inspection conducted on 21 May. The decision is part of a government campaign targeting scam compounds and illegal online crime operations across the country.

The inspection was launched amid increasing international scrutiny of criminal networks operating from casinos and entertainment complexes in Cambodia. Following its review, regulators concluded that evidence connected Roxy Casino to online fraud activities, prompting the immediate withdrawal of its licence.

Authorities Detain Chinese Nationals And Seize Equipment

During the enforcement operation, authorities detained 25 Chinese nationals and confiscated several items, including computers, mobile phones, vehicles and other electronic devices. 

Officials later examined the seized equipment and reportedly confirmed connections between the casino and online fraud schemes. Investigators have since widened the scope of the inquiry beyond activities taking place inside the property.

The CGMC has requested information from the Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit regarding bank accounts linked to Radiant Pearl Investment Limited, the company associated with the casino’s operations.

Authorities have also sought details relating to accounts connected to previous licence holders as they investigate possible financial links around the case.

Increased International Pressure Drives Enforcement Efforts

Cambodia has faced rising pressure from international organisations over casino compounds allegedly linked to human trafficking, forced labour, online fraud and other criminal activities.

Human rights organisation Amnesty International has been among the most vocal critics of the government’s handling of the issue. Earlier this year, they questioned why several casinos with alleged links to trafficking and abuse were receiving regulatory approval.

In April, the organisation identified 12 casinos whose licences had been renewed by the CGMC in late 2025 and early 2026 despite recent evidence connecting those venues to human rights concerns.

Roxy Casino was not included among the properties named in Amnesty’s report.

Bavet City Property Becomes Latest Target In Crackdown

Roxy Casino opened in 2014 in Bavet City, one of Cambodia’s largest gambling hubs located near the Vietnamese border. Its location was chosen to attract visitors from nearby Ho Chi Minh City, approximately 87 kilometres away. The city also sits around 160 kilometres from Phnom Penh.

At launch, the property was owned by Australian Securities Exchange-listed Cell Aquaculture Ltd. The venue featured 15 gaming tables, nine online gaming tables, five VIP tables, 14 slot machines, two electronic roulette machines and a dedicated sports betting area.

The licence cancellation is one of the latest enforcement actions taken by Cambodian authorities as they intensify efforts against online fraud networks allegedly operating through gambling venues.

Cambodia authorities have revoked Roxy Casino’s license over links to fraud networks. This crackdown led to the arrest of 25 Chinese nationals and the confiscation of items like computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices. This followed criticism from Amnesty International over their handling of the issue.