| Country | Laos |
|---|---|
| Area | Savannakhet Province / Kaysone Phomvihane City, Thai border |
| Type | emerging hub |
| Status | Emerging: New location reported in 2025–2026. |
| Latest reporting | According to Prachatai (Aug 2026), Lao police raided scam bases twice in 2026. The first raid detained 605 people of six nationalities and the second detained 101 Thai nationals. |
| Reported control | Lao government |
Nearby hubs
- Paksan (Bolikhamxay) · Laos · Emerging
- O'Smach · Cambodia · Reported closed
- Poipet · Cambodia · Disrupted
- Phnom Penh and outskirts · Cambodia · Disrupted
- Park 8 (Prey Veng) · Cambodia · Uncertain
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 Kaysone Phomvihane (Savannakhet)?
Kaysone Phomvihane (Savannakhet) is in Savannakhet Province / Kaysone Phomvihane City, Thai border, Laos. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Kaysone Phomvihane (Savannakhet) still active in 2026?
Status: Emerging. According to Prachatai (Aug 2026), Lao police raided scam bases twice in 2026. The first raid detained 605 people of six nationalities and the second detained 101 Thai nationals.
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: theredbullleaks@proton.me