**[U.S. Sanctions Cambodian Senator, Intensifies Crackdown on Crypto Scams]** Odaily Planet Daily News – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against Cambodian Senator Kok An, accusing him of controlling nationwide "scam compounds" that defraud U.S. victims through crypto investment schemes. According to a statement released by OFAC on Thursday, in addition to Kok An, 28 individuals and entities have been added to the sanctions list, all believed to be connected to his scam network. The network is alleged to lure victims with promises of "high-return investments," inducing them to send cryptocurrency assets. This action follows raids by Cambodian police on two scam centers in the border city of Poipet. Previously, Kok An had been accused of operating scam hubs in the region. OFAC stated that scammers often build "friendships" or "romantic relationships" to gain victims' trust, then guide them to participate in so-called crypto investment platforms, ultimately defrauding them of funds. The total amount involved in these cases has reached millions of dollars. Notably, some individuals involved in the scam operations are themselves victims of human trafficking, forced to engage in illegal activities under threats of violence. OFAC pointed out that these scam centers are often located in casinos or repurposed office parks, serving not only as hubs for money laundering but also as bases for scams targeting U.S. citizens and human rights abuses. Additionally, regulators have seized over 500 fraudulent website domains used for crypto investment scams, demonstrating the increasing intensity of U.S. efforts to combat such criminal activities.