Trump-Backed World Liberty Partner Tied to Sanctioned Cambodian Scam Operation: Report

A partner of the Trump-endorsed World Liberty financial network is linked to a Cambodian conglomerate sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for running a massive online scam operation. This connection surfaces through a planned "blockchain theme resort" project, revealing a direct bridge between a high-profile Western political brand and an entity accused of systematic fraud in Southeast Asia.

The link centers on the AB network, which proposed the resort development. According to a report, individuals involved in this AB network project have been sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) due to their ties to Cambodia's Prince Group. The Treasury Department has explicitly accused the Prince Group of overseeing a complex of scam compounds that engage in human trafficking and perpetrate large-scale cryptocurrency and investment frauds against global victims.

This association places significant scrutiny on the due diligence and partnership structures of the World Liberty network, which has leveraged its endorsement from former President Donald Trump to attract investors. The revelation raises immediate questions about financial and reputational risks, potentially drawing regulatory attention to the network's international dealings. It signals how sanctioned actors may seek legitimacy through partnerships with politically connected Western ventures, creating a vulnerability for investors and complicating the geopolitical landscape of blockchain-based investments.