Under instructions from Prime Minister Hun Manet, the Ministry of Justice has completed the initial draft and submitted it for review during an inter-ministerial technical meeting.

Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Koeut Rith, the meeting included key representatives from the Ministry of Interior, the National Bank of Cambodia, and the National Committee for Combating Cybercrime. The discussions focused on refining legal provisions to ensure the bill is ready for Cabinet consideration in the near future.

The proposed legislation is designed to enhance prevention, enforcement, and punishment mechanisms while clarifying the responsibilities of various law enforcement agencies. By improving inter-agency coordination, the government aims to provide stronger legal backing for ongoing nationwide enforcement campaigns.

This legislative push aligns with Cambodia’s broader commitment to conclude nationwide crackdowns on fraudulent activities by the end of April this year. Beyond immediate enforcement, the law serves as a long-term pillar to prevent the country from being utilized by cross-border criminal networks and to improve the nation's standing regarding international anti-money laundering standards.