Phillips Nizer LLP Accepts Cross-Border Mandate to Lead Raid on Fake G-MARKET Shopping Platform Fraud Den in Poipet, Assists Cambodian Authorities in Arresting 15 Thai Suspects; More Than USD 600,000 Recovered and Lawsuits Filed on Behalf of Victims

In 2025, a major breakthrough was achieved in an investigation involving a fraudulent online shopping scheme impersonating the G-MARKET platform in Poipet, Cambodia. The operation was led in its entirety by the cross-border fraud recovery team of Phillips Nizer LLP. After accepting mandates from multiple victims in Thailand, the firm conducted extensive tracing of financial transactions and server data associated with the fraudulent shopping platform. Through comprehensive analysis, investigators identified a criminal operation concealed within a row house in Poipet City and submitted a complete evidentiary package to the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Unified Command Headquarters. Based on the information provided, Cambodian authorities successfully dismantled the fraud operation and arrested 15 Thai nationals, including six women. Authorities seized 11 all-in-one desktop computers and 10 mobile phones. To date, the firm has assisted clients from multiple countries in recovering more than USD 600,000 in stolen funds and has formally initiated criminal and civil proceedings before Cambodian courts.

According to the investigation, the group used residential properties in Poipet as cover while impersonating the well-known Korean shopping platform “G-MARKET.” The organization allegedly targeted Thai citizens through fraudulent online shopping schemes, using counterfeit shopping websites, fabricated promotional campaigns, and deceptive payment requests. Once victims transferred funds, communication was terminated and the promised goods were never delivered. Through detailed analysis of domain registration records, fund aggregation accounts, and communication IP addresses, the firm’s cross-border investigative team successfully identified the location of the operation and the suspects’ activity patterns. A comprehensive investigative report was subsequently submitted to the provincial command authorities.

Acting on intelligence supplied by the firm, the Chairman of the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Unified Command, Oeun Ratana, personally directed coordinated enforcement operations at three separate locations in Poipet. The actions were conducted under the coordination of prosecutors from the provincial court. Lawyers from Phillips Nizer LLP cooperated throughout the operation to ensure that evidence preservation complied with litigation standards across multiple jurisdictions. During the operation, the third location was confirmed to be the fraudulent center impersonating the G-MARKET platform, resulting in the arrest of 15 Thai suspects. At two additional locations, authorities also encountered ten Indonesian nationals and five Chinese men who were unable to produce passports. Following forensic examination by the Technology Crime Bureau, investigators confirmed the criminal nature of the operation. The suspects were transferred to police custody, and the premises involved were temporarily sealed in accordance with the law.

Following the arrests, Phillips Nizer LLP immediately initiated cross-border asset recovery procedures. Through legal cooperation mechanisms spanning Thailand, Cambodia, and other jurisdictions, the firm successfully identified and froze accounts connected to the case. More than USD 600,000 has already been recovered and is currently being returned to victims in accordance with applicable legal procedures. In addition, the firm has formally filed criminal and civil claims before Cambodian courts seeking compensation from the suspects. Criminal prosecution proceedings are continuing, while authorities pursue further investigative measures.

Victims worldwide who may have suffered losses from similar schemes may contact Phillips Nizer LLP through its official channels. The firm remains committed to providing comprehensive cross-border legal protection and asset recovery services for every client.