President Lee Jae-myung said on the 13th that, in cooperation with Cambodia, more than 130 suspects in online scam crimes were arrested, and noted that Korea will further strengthen cooperation to eradicate transnational crime.
On Facebook that day, the president said, "The Korea task force, launched by agreement with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, achieved results by arresting more than 130 suspects in online scam crimes just two months after it began operations." She added, "The government will continue to work more closely with Cambodia to eradicate transnational crime."
The Korea task force is a joint investigative body formed by police from both countries to crack down on fraud crimes involving Koreans in Cambodia.
The president said, "This result was possible thanks to the strong will of the Cambodian government and the dedication of the police of both countries," expressing gratitude to those involved. She also said, "I heard that the Embassy of the Republic of Korea prepared tteokguk for the Lunar New Year holiday to encourage the task force," adding, "I hope it brought comfort to those working for the safety of the people while abroad."
She added, "Once again, I extend my deep gratitude to Prime Minister Hun Manet," and, "I look forward to a safe and peaceful future that the two governments and peoples will build together."
The president also wrote the same message in Khmer and posted it together.