Background
On the afternoon of 14 March 2026, at the deportation preparation facility in Preah Sihanouk province, Lieutenant General You Sarom, Director of the Department of Investigation and Procedures Enforcement under the General Department of Immigration, held a working discussion with the Minister Counselor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Cambodia and related officials.
The meeting followed guidance from General Sok Veasna, Director General of Immigration, and focused on preparations for the deportation of 164 Chinese nationals.
Scope of Application
The reported action concerns foreign nationals held at the deportation preparation facility in Preah Sihanouk province, specifically 164 Chinese nationals scheduled for removal on 15 March 2026 through the Kang Keng International Airport border police post in Preah Sihanouk province.
The post also refers to the management of foreign nationals arrested in connection with online scam cases.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the General Department of Immigration, officials discussed and organized a deportation plan for 164 Chinese nationals to be carried out on 15 March 2026.
After the meeting, Lieutenant General You Sarom visited personnel stationed at the deportation preparation facility and conducted a briefing on technical work and practical experience for daily operations. The briefing gave particular attention to the management of foreign nationals arrested in cases related to online scams.
The official also inspected security arrangements in rooms used to accommodate foreign nationals at the facility.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update records an immigration enforcement operation involving the removal of a large group of foreign nationals and coordination with the embassy of the nationals concerned. It is relevant for long-term reference on Cambodia’s handling of immigration detention, deportation procedures, and cross-border cooperation in cases involving foreign nationals connected to online scam investigations.
For businesses and foreign residents, the item indicates continued immigration oversight of foreign nationals involved in suspected criminal activity and the operational role of the General Department of Immigration in deportation management.
Official Source
General Department of Immigration (GDI) Facebook post dated 14 March 2026: source.
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.
