Background
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) announced that, with authorization from the Director General of Immigration and procedural coordination with the Phnom Penh Municipal Court and the prosecutor attached to the court, its Investigation and Procedure Enforcement Department expanded an investigation involving a Bangladeshi suspect.
According to the announcement, the investigation identified five additional individuals allegedly connected to fraud and the creation of fake residence visas.
Scope of Application
The reported case concerns immigration-related fraud involving residence visa documentation. The individuals identified by GDI included foreign nationals and Cambodian nationals allegedly connected to the scheme.
The five additional suspects named were three Pakistani nationals: KHAN NAEEM (also referred to as STAVE KHAN), KHAN MEHDI HASSAN (also referred to as DAWOOD IBRAHIM), and SHAHBAZ MUHAMMAD; and two Cambodian nationals: Em Ratanak (also referred to as K) and Chhim Chan Ke (also referred to as Meng).
Key Provisions or Decisions
GDI stated that the five additional suspects were arrested and sent to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for legal proceedings in connection with fraud and the making of fake residence visas.
The announcement further stated that a total of six suspects are currently being held at Correctional Center 1 (M1) while awaiting further action. These six individuals comprise one Bangladeshi national, three Pakistani nationals, and two Cambodian nationals.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The case indicates official enforcement action concerning fraudulent residence visa documentation. Businesses, employers, agents, and foreign residents relying on immigration documentation should ensure that residence visa applications and related services are processed through lawful and verifiable channels.
The announcement does not set out new rules or procedures, but it documents an enforcement case involving alleged immigration document fraud.
Official Source
General Department of Immigration (GDI) Facebook post published on 23 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.
