Timor-Leste's President José Ramos-Horta has raised alarms about the country's vulnerability to foreign organized crime, particularly in the realm of cybercrime. His statement coincides with the Australian Federal Police's announcement of support for local law enforcement, including a visit from cyber experts scheduled for December 2025. A joint investigation revealed links between individuals involved in a proposed resort project in Dili and the Prince Group, a Cambodia-based conglomerate that has faced sanctions from the US and UK for alleged human trafficking and online fraud operations. Despite these concerns, Ramos-Horta emphasized that he does not currently see organized crime established in Timor-Leste. The Prince Group's founder, Chen Zhi, has been indicted in the US for wire fraud and money laundering, but the group denies any connections to criminal activities in Timor-Leste. The Australian government is actively working with Timor-Leste to strengthen regional security and address transnational crime, as highlighted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Dili earlier this year to establish a new partnership focused on security cooperation.