Ringleader of Cambodia-based fraud ring paid local authorities ¥10 million monthly - TokyoReporter
Published on July 29, 2026.
Yusuke Sasaki, the alleged mastermind of a telephone scam ring operating out of Cambodia, has been indicted on fraud charges by the Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office. He is believed to be the owner and manager of the syndicate's base in Poipet, Cambodia. The ring allegedly made approximately 10 million yen a month in bribes to avoid detection. The payoffs were reportedly made to evade police crackdowns and allow the criminal enterprise to operate smoothly. Prosecutors are continuing to investigate the syndicates to uncover the full scope of their operations and financial network.
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