| Country | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Area | Phnom Penh / surrounding districts |
| Type | city hub |
| Status | Disrupted: Raided or cracked down on, with reports of continued or relocated activity. |
| Latest reporting | Cambodian authorities said in Aug 2026 that groups had shifted to guesthouses, condominiums and rental houses (Al Jazeera, 28 Aug 2026). Raids across Phnom Penh dispersed workers in early 2026 after Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi was deported to China on 6 Jan 2026 (Mekong Independent/NYSEAN). |
| Reported control | Cambodian state |
| Sanctions | UK, 14 Oct 2025: sanctioned Golden Fortune Resorts World Ltd. US and UK, 14 Oct 2025: sanctioned the Prince Group, headquartered in Phnom Penh. OFAC, 23 Apr 2026: designated Heng Feng Group and Heng Feng Cambodia Bank plc. |
Nearby hubs
- Park 8 (Prey Veng) · Cambodia · Uncertain
- Chrey Thom · Cambodia · Uncertain
- Bavet · Cambodia · Disrupted
- Sihanoukville · Cambodia · Disrupted
- Botum Sakor / Dara Sakor (Koh Kong) · Cambodia · Reported closed
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Questions people ask
Where is Phnom Penh and outskirts?
Phnom Penh and outskirts is in Phnom Penh / surrounding districts, Cambodia. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Phnom Penh and outskirts still active in 2026?
Status: Disrupted. Cambodian authorities said in Aug 2026 that groups had shifted to guesthouses, condominiums and rental houses (Al Jazeera, 28 Aug 2026). Raids across Phnom Penh dispersed workers in early 2026 after Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi was deported to China on 6 Jan 2026 (Mekong Independent/NYSEAN).
Sources
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: [email protected]