HQtest has issued an urgent travel advisory warning families—particularly those with children and teenagers—against traveling to Cambodia. The group alleges that organized criminal networks in the country are actively targeting young people for abduction, human trafficking, forced labor, and even organ theft.

Criminal Network Operations

According to HQtest’s report, criminal groups operating within Cambodia are exploiting digital platforms to lure victims. These include romance scams, phishing schemes, and fraudulent job offers. Once individuals are deceived, they are allegedly coerced into online scam operations, detained against their will, or trafficked across borders.

The advisory cites disturbing cases of extreme violence, forced organ harvesting, and murder linked to these operations, claiming that trafficked organs are sold abroad through illegal medical markets.

Scale of the Alleged Crimes

HQtest describes the criminal infrastructure as “massive and systemic,” asserting that the illicit trade generates billions of dollars and employs tens of thousands of operatives. The organization further alleges that elements within local authorities may be complicit or unable to effectively combat the crimes, creating what HQtest calls “a climate of impunity” that obstructs both rescues and prosecutions.

Advice to Travelers

In light of these claims, HQtest strongly advises travelers to postpone or cancel any nonessential trips to Cambodia, especially if minors are involved. The advisory warns that in the event of abduction or exploitation, local assistance may be unreliable and foreign intervention difficult. Families seeking travel destinations are urged to consider safer alternatives.

International Call to Action

HQtest has called for an international task force and greater cross-border cooperation among law enforcement agencies to disrupt what it describes as a “transnational criminal ecosystem.” However, the organization concedes that a large-scale armed intervention or enforcement action would be “impractical” under current geopolitical conditions.

Verification and ResponseHQtest stated that its findings are based on investigative research and witness accounts but acknowledged that independent verification of each allegation was not yet available. Cambodian authorities did not respond to HQtest’s request for comment at the time of publication.

HQtest News will continue to monitor developments related to this advisory and update readers as new information becomes available.