Cambodian Official's Son Accused of Heroin Smuggling into Australia
An Australian senator has raised concerns about Hun To, grandson of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, allegedly involved in smuggling heroin into Australia hidden within logs. This revelation comes amid broader accusations of financial impropriety and illicit activities linked to the Cambodian elite.
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In 2003 (2546 B.E.), Australian police conducted Operation Elipango to apprehend Hun To and his wife for alleged heroin smuggling.
In 2023 (2566 B.E.), Australian senators discussed banning Hun To and other Cambodian politicians from entering Australia.
Australian senators revealed Hun To and his wife acquired millions in Australian assets without disclosing fund sources.
Hun To is linked to the Hui One Group, a financial conglomerate involved in money laundering and illicit activities.
The US Treasury sanctioned Hui One Group on May 1, 2025 (2568 B.E.) for being a hub for call center scams and transnational criminal organizations.
The Cambodian National Bank revoked Hui One Pay's license in March 2025 (2568 B.E.) for regulatory violations.
Hun To has been previously sanctioned by the US Treasury.