Cambodia shut down scam compounds that cost Americans billions of dollars, but the crackdown created an unintended humanitarian crisis. According to NPR, thousands of foreign workers are now stranded on the streets of Phnom Penh. The raids targeted fraud and trafficking operations, but without alternative support systems in place, the closure left vulnerable workers without shelter or resources. Authorities are now facing pressure to address the fallout.

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