On 23 March 2026, the Preah Vihear Provincial Police held a meeting to review operational results for the first quarter of 2026 and set directions for continued work under the chairmanship of Lieutenant General Suos Sokdara, Commissioner of the Preah Vihear Provincial Police.
According to the official report, the meeting was conducted in line with guidance from National Police Commissioner General Sar Thet. Participants included deputy commissioners, office and bureau leaders, district and municipal police inspectors and deputies from all eight localities, section heads, and chiefs of 51 commune police posts, with a total of 231 attendees.
Background
The meeting was convened as a quarterly operational review of provincial police activities. It served as an internal forum to assess implementation results, present operational experience and challenges, and issue directions for subsequent work.
Scope of Application
The discussions concerned police operations within Preah Vihear province. Matters covered in the meeting included a joint campaign plan on online scam offences, management of foreigners, and administration relating to residence management and issuance of Cambodian national identity cards.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The provincial police planning office presented the first-quarter 2026 operational results report to the meeting.
The deputy commissioner in charge of staff work disseminated a joint plan concerning the campaign to prevent, curb, and suppress online scam offences in the province.
The deputy commissioner in charge of security work presented operational experience, challenges, solutions, and future directions relating to technology-based crime identified as online scams.
The deputy commissioner responsible for immigration work reported on experience, challenges, solutions, and future directions in the management of foreigners.
The deputy commissioner responsible for identification work reported on experience, challenges, solutions, and future directions regarding residence management and the issuance of Cambodian national identity cards.
Following comments from meeting participants, the provincial police commissioner issued firm instructions regarding the suppression of online scam offences and commended police forces for their work in maintaining security, public order, and essential public services.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The meeting indicates an operational focus by provincial police on the suppression of online scam activity and continued management of foreigners and residence administration. Businesses and organizations operating in Preah Vihear province, particularly those employing foreign nationals or engaged in digital and communications-based activities, should be aware of heightened law enforcement attention in these areas.
The report does not announce a new legal instrument or formal regulatory change, but it records current enforcement and administrative priorities within the province.
Official Source
National Police of Cambodia, report on the Preah Vihear Provincial Police first-quarter 2026 operational review meeting, published 23 March 2026.
Related official page cited in the source: https://police.gov.kh/?p=145669
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.
