| Country | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Area | National Capital District |
| Type | emerging hub |
| Status | Emerging: New location reported in 2025–2026. |
| Latest reporting | On 22 Sep 2026 police freed 39 Indonesians and detained 4 Chinese nationals at a house used for online fraud. Police described it as PNG's first known forced-scamming case and said the operation had moved from Cambodia (reported 26 Sep 2026, citing OCCRP/Transnational Beat). |
Nearby hubs
- Koror / Airai hotel scam centres · Palau · Disrupted
- Dili · Timor-Leste · Emerging
- Oecusse (ZEESM digital free trade zone) · Timor-Leste · Emerging
- Zamboanga Sibugay (Alicia/Siay) · Philippines · Emerging
- Metro Manila micro-hubs · Philippines · Active
If someone you know is here
- Contact your country’s embassy or consulate first, with the person’s full name, passport number and the location.
- Do not pay “release money” to agents without official advice.
- Send evidence safely through the secure drop.
Questions people ask
Where is Port Moresby?
Port Moresby is in National Capital District, Papua New Guinea. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Port Moresby still active in 2026?
Status: Emerging. On 22 Sep 2026 police freed 39 Indonesians and detained 4 Chinese nationals at a house used for online fraud. Police described it as PNG's first known forced-scamming case and said the operation had moved from Cambodia (reported 26 Sep 2026, citing OCCRP/Transnational Beat).
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: theredbullleaks@proton.me