Background
On 7 to 10 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration (GDI) reported the deportation of 724 foreign nationals, including 163 women, from Cambodia. According to the announcement, the operation was carried out under instructions conveyed by GDI leadership within the Ministry of Interior.
The affected individuals were identified as nationals of 15 countries and territories: China, Japan, Pakistan, India, Uganda, Indonesia, Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Nepal, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Cameroon.
Scope of Application
The removals were implemented through the police posts at Techo International Airport and the Bavet international border checkpoint. The announcement states that the foreign nationals were involved in cases including illegal border crossing, staying without passports, online fraud, use of fraudulent visas, and illegal employment in Cambodia.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The post does not announce a new regulation or procedural instrument. It records an enforcement action by immigration authorities involving the removal of 724 foreign nationals from Cambodia.
The announcement further states that the action forms part of the Cambodian government’s legal enforcement measures against technology-based crime, including online fraud, and refers to efforts to protect public safety and assist victims who were allegedly deceived into participating in such activities.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update indicates continued immigration enforcement against undocumented stay, fraudulent visa use, illegal entry, and unauthorized work. For employers, service providers, and foreign nationals, it highlights the importance of maintaining valid travel documents, visa status, and work authorization, and of ensuring that employment and immigration arrangements are lawful.
The post also shows that immigration enforcement may intersect with broader government action against online fraud and related cross-border criminal activity.
Official Source
General Department of Immigration (GDI), Facebook post published on 11 March 2026.
Related Developments
This topic is part of ongoing policy and enforcement developments related to cybercrime and online fraud in Cambodia, including scam investigations, regulatory responses, and cross-border cooperation.
