Background
On March 8, 2026, the Kampong Speu provincial police chief, Major General Khim Sokkhay, issued a directive to police units within the province to combat crimes related to online scams and to prevent illegal foreign residency, in accordance with Cambodian government policies and directives from the Ministry of Interior and the National Police General Commissariat.
Scope of Application
The directive applies to all police specialized units, city and district police headquarters, and 88 administrative police posts throughout Kampong Speu province. It targets offenses involving technological fraud (online scams) and unauthorized foreign stays within the province’s jurisdiction.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Establishment of a dedicated hotline (phone number 090 311166) for the public to report information related to online scam crimes, with a reward offered for useful information.
- Deployment of police forces to continuously enforce measures preventing online scam offenses and the unauthorized presence of foreigners, including field operations at key locations such as guesthouses, hotels, resorts, and border crossing points.
- Emphasis on full cooperation from local communities; warnings issued to landlords or property holders reminding them that failure to cooperate or conceal illegal foreign residents may result in penalties and other legal consequences.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This directive supports enhanced public security and legal compliance efforts in Kampong Speu province. Businesses in hospitality and real estate sectors should ensure adherence to legal requirements regarding foreign residents and cooperate fully with police inquiries to avoid sanctions. The hotline provides a mechanism for community involvement in law enforcement, which may impact local social stability and investor confidence.
Official Source
National Police of Cambodia Facebook post dated March 8, 2026: https://www.facebook.com/cambodiapolice/posts/pfbid02EX6MYZAcoMw67TYqibo37xNJjSBshfFVBvm475pNjMBSeFSMbPY981VE4Dfb9QVEl
