Background
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) announced that, from 20 to 23 March 2026, Cambodia deported 939 foreign nationals, including 113 women, from 22 nationalities. According to the announcement, the deportations were carried out following instructions from the leadership of the Ministry of Interior and the Director General of Immigration.
The GDI stated that the deportations formed part of the government’s enforcement of legal measures in relation to immigration control and the suppression of technology-based crime, including online scam activity.
Scope of Application
The reported deportations concerned foreign nationals found in violation of Cambodian immigration or related legal requirements. The announcement listed the following grounds among the cases involved: illegal border crossing, use of forged documents, staying without a passport, use of fake visas including fraudulent QR codes, involvement in online scams, and illegal employment in Cambodia.
Among the total, 331 Chinese nationals, including 16 women, were identified as being connected to online scam cases. The deportations were conducted through the Techo International Airport border police post.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The GDI reported the deportation of 939 foreign nationals of the following nationalities: Pakistani, Indian, Indonesian, Ugandan, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Myanmar, Bangladeshi, Nigerian, Taiwanese, Malaysian, Cameroonian, Ghanaian, Kenyan, Lao, Thai, Korean, Italian, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Japanese, and Rwandan.
The announcement presents the deportations as an enforcement action undertaken by immigration authorities under existing legal measures. It does not introduce a new regulation or formal procedural instrument, but records a significant immigration enforcement action involving removal from the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The announcement indicates continued immigration enforcement against foreign nationals involved in document irregularities, unauthorized stay, fake visa use, illegal work, and online scam-related activity. Businesses employing foreign nationals or facilitating cross-border movement should ensure that passports, visas, work authorization, and supporting documents are valid and properly maintained.
The report also signals ongoing scrutiny of foreign nationals connected to online scam operations and related cross-border offenses.
Official Source
General Department of Immigration (GDI), announcement published 25 March 2026 via official social media channels and linked official website.
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.
