Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China
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Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China
"Investigations found that Li Xiong, the former chairman of Huione Group under the Prince Group, is suspected of multiple crimes. Li was identified as a core member of Chen Zhi's criminal gang."
"Chen Zhi, the founder of Prince Group, is accused of directing operations of forced labor compounds across Cambodia. He had served as an adviser to both Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and his father, former leader Hun Sen."
"In 2025, the United States alleged that Prince Group had served as a front for one of Asia's largest transnational criminal organizations. Rights groups say Cambodia hosts dozens of scam centers with tens of thousands of people perpetrating online scams."
Li Xiong, former chairman of Huione Group, was extradited from Cambodia to China as a core member of Chen Zhi's criminal gang. Chen Zhi, founder of Prince Group, is accused of directing forced labor operations and was extradited to China in January. Both individuals held Cambodian citizenship, which was revoked by the Cambodian government. The U.S. has alleged that Prince Group is linked to a major transnational criminal organization, with rights groups highlighting the prevalence of scam centers in Cambodia.
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