Authorities in Taiwan and Singapore have taken significant steps in an expanding international crackdown on the Cambodia-based conglomerate Prince Group, which has been accused by several governments of operating a large transnational network involved in online fraud, money laundering, illegal gambling, and human trafficking. The actions by the two Asian jurisdictions add to growing pressure from multiple countries seeking to dismantle what US authorities have described as a major criminal enterprise operating across borders.

On March 4, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office announced that it had indicted 62 individuals and 13 companies allegedly connected to the activities of Prince Group. Taiwanese prosecutors also reported the seizure of assets valued at more than $170 million, marking one of the largest asset seizures tied to alleged online fraud and organized crime in the region.

The indictments represent the culmination of a lengthy investigation into the alleged operations of the Cambodia-based business network, which authorities say facilitated a variety of illicit activities targeting victims across Asia and beyond. Prosecutors allege that the defendants were involved in managing and operating a sophisticated criminal organization that relied heavily on digital platforms to carry out large-scale scams.

Among the principal defendants in the Taiwanese case is Chen Zhi, the chairman of Prince Group. Chen Zhi was extradited earlier this year from Cambodia to China, a move that drew significant attention because of his prominent position within the conglomerate and the scale of the accusations surrounding the group’s activities.

According to Taiwanese prosecutors, Chen Zhi is one of three leading figures accused of directing the alleged criminal operations connected to Prince Group. The charges filed in Taiwan include presiding over an organized crime group, money laundering, falsifying financial records and documents, and profiting from illegal gambling activities.

Chen Zhi’s legal representatives did not respond to requests for comment before the publication of the Taiwanese indictment. However,........

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