| Country | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Area | Svay Rieng Province / Bavet City, Vietnam border |
| Type | city hub |
| Status | Disrupted: Raided or cracked down on, with reports of continued or relocated activity. |
| Latest reporting | Police detained 2,044 foreigners in a 22-building casino raid on 31 Jan 2026 (The Star). In Sep 2026 the Golden Galaxy casino was raided with 244 detained (AGB, 22 Sep 2026). |
| Reported control | Cambodian state; casino operators |
| Sanctions | OFAC, 23 Apr 2026: says Crown Resorts (Kok An network) properties in Bavet were converted into scam compounds. |
Nearby hubs
- Park 8 (Prey Veng) · Cambodia · Uncertain
- Chrey Thom · Cambodia · Uncertain
- Phnom Penh and outskirts · Cambodia · Disrupted
- Sihanoukville · Cambodia · Disrupted
- Botum Sakor / Dara Sakor (Koh Kong) · Cambodia · Reported closed
If someone you know is here
- Contact your country’s embassy or consulate first, with the person’s full name, passport number and the location.
- Do not pay “release money” to agents without official advice.
- Send evidence safely through the secure drop.
Questions people ask
Where is Bavet?
Bavet is in Svay Rieng Province / Bavet City, Vietnam border, Cambodia. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Bavet still active in 2026?
Status: Disrupted. Police detained 2,044 foreigners in a 22-building casino raid on 31 Jan 2026 (The Star). In Sep 2026 the Golden Galaxy casino was raided with 244 detained (AGB, 22 Sep 2026).
Sources
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: [email protected]