Phnom Penh÷ Deputy Commissioner General Hem Sovath Mandates Comprehensive Crackdown on All Illegal Gambling Operations
Lieutenant General Hem Sovath, Deputy Commissioner General of the National Police, issued a strong directive to intensify law enforcement efforts against illicit activities.
Key Points:
1. The Deputy Commissioner General specifically instructed the Department of Anti-Commercial Gambling Crimes to take immediate action.
2. The core mission is the thorough suppression and elimination of all locations operating illegal gambling services.
3. This mandate was formalized during an official meeting held on the afternoon of January 27, 2026.
4. The meeting served to review the Department’s operational results for 2025 and set the rigorous strategic direction for 2026, prioritizing the strict enforcement of laws against unregulated gambling.