- A Chinese influencer known as Sister Orange (real name Zhang Mucheng) was arrested in Cambodia on charges of fraud and human trafficking.
- Zhang had over 100,000 followers on Chinese social media before her accounts were suspended following the arrest.
- Cambodian authorities allege Zhang collaborated with criminal gangs in Cambodia and China to traffic victims into Cambodia in late 2025.
- The arrest is part of regional efforts to combat the multi-billion dollar “pig butchering” scam linked to cryptocurrency fraud and forced labor.
- Zhang is currently held in Phnom Penh prison; it is unclear if or when she will be extradited to China.
A Chinese social media influencer known as Sister Orange, whose real name is Zhang Mucheng, was arrested in Cambodia on charges of fraud and human trafficking. The arrest occurred after Zhang traveled from mainland China to Cambodia in late 2025.
The announcement came following a message from Zhang’s sister, who said she had lost contact with her for more than two days. Cambodian authorities then released a mugshot and detailed the charges. Zhang’s Chinese social media accounts have since been suspended.
According to Cambodian law enforcement, Zhang worked with gangs based in Cambodia and China to traffic unsuspecting victims into Cambodia between October and November 2025. Authorities state that proceeds from criminal activities related to these operations were repeatedly deposited into Zhang’s bank accounts.
Zhang is currently held in a Phnom Penh prison. There are no details available yet regarding possible extradition to China.
This arrest is part of a wider crackdown by law enforcement agencies in Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar targeting the “pig butchering” scam. This well-known fraud involves luring victims abroad, kidnapping, enslaving them, and forcing them to commit scams, often involving cryptocurrencies. This criminal scheme has generated billions of dollars in illicit profits across Southeast Asia.
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