Background
On 10 March 2026, the Pursat Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt. Gen. Sor Theng, chaired an urgent meeting to strengthen measures against online scam activity and to reinforce public security and social order across the province. The meeting was conducted in implementation of guidance from the National Police leadership.
The meeting also addressed preparations for maintaining security during the upcoming Khmer New Year period.
Scope of Application
The measures discussed applied to the jurisdiction of Pursat province and were directed to municipal and district police inspectors and other relevant police officials. The operational focus covered suspected online scam locations, management of foreigners, rental premises and accommodation facilities, public-order risks, youth gangs, drug-related issues, and festival-period security arrangements.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The provincial police commissioner instructed all municipal and district police units to inspect residences and investigate locations suspected of concealing illegal business activity linked to online scams.
Police units were ordered to monitor travel means connected to foreigners involved in online scam cases, including vehicles acquired through purchase or rental.
Landlords, hotels, and accommodation providers were to be informed not to conceal information on foreign residents and not to permit rental premises to be used for criminal activity.
The meeting also called for the installation of security cameras at vulnerable points and in areas prone to crime to support monitoring and suppression operations.
Beyond online scam enforcement, the commissioner urged stronger prevention and suppression efforts against gangs or delinquent youth groups and against drug-related problems.
Relevant officials were instructed to conduct broad awareness outreach in schools, starting from the primary level, to improve understanding among youth and children of the harmful effects of drugs and of legal norms.
For Khmer New Year security preparations, the commissioner instructed that water spraying and powder throwing in public places should not be allowed where such activities could cause traffic accidents or affect public order.
The meeting also discussed allocation of budget support packages for forces deployed on security duties at polling offices.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update indicates heightened police scrutiny of premises, accommodation, and transport arrangements suspected of facilitating online scam activity in Pursat province. Businesses that provide rentals, lodging, or related services to foreign nationals may face increased requests for resident information and closer inspection of site use.
The record is also relevant for compliance and risk monitoring because it shows local enforcement emphasis on concealed foreign occupancy, suspected illegal operations, public-order controls during holiday periods, and surveillance measures such as security camera installation in risk areas.
Official Source
National Police of Cambodia, Facebook post dated 10 March 2026, linking to the police website report: https://police.gov.kh/?p=142196.
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.
