Phnom penh: Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has emphasized that combating crimes such as online scams, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and money laundering requires more than routine enforcement and demands collective responsibility.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, during the closing ceremony of the annual meeting of the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet highlighted the interconnected nature of these crimes and their serious threats to Cambodia's youth, economy, and society. He emphasized that taking legal actions against these crimes is a commitment to the nation's future, not merely a task to complete a checklist.
The Prime Minister also addressed the fragile and complex global situation, noting that a weakening international order provides opportunities for criminal networks to develop both traditional and non-traditional strategies. He stressed the importance of strengthening efforts to eliminate weaknesses and reinforce strengths in combating crime.
Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet elaborated on the categorization of economic activities into the black, grey, and white economies. He described the black economy as involving foreign criminal groups using Cambodia as a base to extract illicit profits, while the grey economy comprises individuals who locally benefit from such activities, including property owners and certain workers. The white economy, in contrast, represents legitimate sectors like agriculture, tourism, industry, and services. The Prime Minister underscored the necessity of protecting the white economy from the adverse impacts of the black and grey economies.