In a significant bust on international fraud, 29 Japanese nationals have been repatriated from Cambodia. This action follows their involvement in a large-scale scam operation based in Cambodia. The operation seems to have targeted Japanese citizens, exploiting their trust for deceitful gain. The details of the scam are yet to be disclosed, with investigations continuing as the repatriated individuals face potential legal penalties domestically.

Fraud cases involving Japanese citizens, whether domestically or internationally, are often taken very seriously by Japanese law enforcement agencies. Japan prizes values such as trust and honesty; therefore, incidents of fraud tend to trigger widespread public outrage and call for strict punishments. With the increase of cross-border digital fraud, Japanese authorities are intensifying their efforts in international collaboration for law enforcement.

Similar to Japan, fraud is treated as a serious offence in the US and EU, warranting investigation and punitive action. The approach toward cross-border digital fraud also has parallels, with agencies often cooperating internationally to dismantle such operations and repatriate their citizens involved in such activities. However, the strictness of the laws and punishments may vary among different states and legality may vastly depend on the local legal systems and norms.