Fake Passport Business Booms in Sihanoukville Amidst Crackdown on Online Scams
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Despite Cambodia's crackdown on online scams, a thriving business in fake passport production has emerged in Sihanoukville. A Fujianese man has been making a fortune by forging passports, replacing photos and personal information on real passports with clients' details. These passports can pass manual checks but fail machine verification. The high demand is driven by individuals involved in previous scams who lack valid passports and face potential arrest and deportation. Each passport can yield a profit of over $1,000, with the potential to forge hundreds daily, generating millions in profit.
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