Phnom penh: The National Assembly of Cambodia has taken a significant step in addressing cyber fraud by adopting a draft law focused on combating technology-facilitated fraud for further review. This decision was reached during a meeting of the National Assembly's Standing Committee, which was chaired by its President, Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sodary. The committee approved an agenda that included the Royal Government-proposed draft law.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the draft law will now be referred to the Legislation and Justice Commission for a thorough review. This process will be conducted in collaboration with the Commission of Interior, National Defense, Civil Service and Border Affairs. Once the review is completed, the findings will be reported back to the Standing Committee, which will decide on the next steps.
The proposed legislation is designed to establish criminal rules aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of combating technology-facilitated fraud. The goal is to contribute to the maintenance of security and public order while also strengthening cooperation in the fight against such crimes. This move underscores Cambodia's commitment to addressing the growing challenge of cyber fraud.
In addition to accepting the draft law for review, the Standing Committee also agreed to include the draft law on amendments to the Law on the Election of Senators in the agenda for the upcoming 5th session of the National Assembly's 7th legislature. This inclusion will occur after a complete review by the relevant expert commissions, further highlighting the assembly's comprehensive approach to legislative matters.