Law and Crime

Laos Arrests More Than 550 in August Scam Crackdown

Laos has detained more than 550 people in raids targeting online scams and illegal gambling operations so far in August, as authorities step up a nationwide crackdown that has now netted more than 1,100 suspects since mid-July. The latest figures come after a series of raids across Vientiane Capital and...

Laos Seizes Nearly 1.8 Tonnes of Suspected Ivory, Black Panther Remains in Bolikhamxay Raid

On 16 August, Lao authorities detained 11 foreign nationals in connection with a wildlife...

Vientiane Authorities Detain Nearly 400 in Cybercrime Raids in Early-to-Mid August

Vientiane authorities have detained nearly 400 suspects in three separate raids since the start...

Laos Authorities Arrest Four in Alleged Marriage Trafficking Network

On 23 July, Lao authorities arrested four people suspected of operating a human trafficking...

Police Detain 261 Foreign Nationals in Thatluang Lake SEZ Scam Raid

On 8 August, Vientiane police raided a telecommunications fraud and online gambling operation at...

Police Implements Stricter Road Safety Measures During New Year Celebration

As the New Year approaches, the Vientiane Police Department has issued a set of guidelines to help prevent accidents and reduce fatalities during the...

Laos Highlights Ten Most Severe 2024 Road Accidents in Vientiane

The Vientiane Capital Traffic Police Department has highlighted ten of the most severe road accidents of 2024, which collectively claimed 15 lives and caused...

Savannakhet Police Arrest Man for Smuggling Kratom, Cough Syrup

On 20 December, Police in Savannakhet Province arrested a man after seizing large quantities of kratom leaves and cough syrup from his home, acting...

Laos Urged to Improve Enforcement on New Tobacco Packaging Rules

The ASEAN Tobacco Control Association (SEATCA) has called on tobacco companies in Laos to follow new rules requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging,...

Bolikhamxay Confronts Rising Student Drug Abuse Crisis

Bolikhamxay Province is grappling with a growing crisis of drug use among students, with authorities reporting alarming trends and new drug forms gaining popularity,...

Fighting Corruption: Laos Recovers Millions in 2024

Corruption continues to pose a significant challenge in Laos, with total losses amounting USD 32.1 million in 2024, according to the State Inspection and...