Judicial and Procedural Law in Cambodia covers the legal framework governing courts, civil and criminal procedure, evidentiary rules, case handling, dispute resolution, and the administration of justice within the national governance system. This page tracks policy developments, regulation updates, government actions, court administration measures, institutional reforms, enforcement practices, and compliance-related changes affecting judicial processes, prosecutorial procedures, and legal remedies. It provides structured updates on official developments, organized for long-term reference and ongoing monitoring of Cambodia’s judicial institutions, procedural standards, and related governance and enforcement activity.

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March 23, 2026

General Department of Immigration Reports Arrests in Fake Residence Visa Fraud Case

The General Department of Immigration reported the investigation and arrest of five additional suspects linked to fraud and the production of fake residence visas, following coordination with the Phnom Penh Municipal Court and prosecution. The case involved one Bangladeshi national, three Pakistani nationals, and two Cambodian nationals, with all six suspects held pending further legal action.

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March 20, 2026

National Assembly Commission 6 Reviews Draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Fraud

The National Assembly’s Commission on Legislation and Justice (Commission 6) held an internal meeting on 20 March 2026 to review the draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Fraud. The draft law, approved by the Council of Ministers on 13 March 2026, introduces five new criminal offences related to technology-based fraud, identity data misuse, and money laundering, and is being examined in cooperation with the commission responsible for interior, national defense, public functions and border affairs.

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March 19, 2026

Kampong Speu Police Inspect Foreign Residence and Detain Six Indonesians for Online Scam Activity

Kampong Speu provincial police, led by the provincial police commissioner, inspected a rented house in Samraong Tong district and detained six Indonesian nationals suspected of involvement in online scam activities. The operation followed national directives to eradicate technology-based fraud originating from Cambodia and applied Sub-Decree No. 03 on security management at locations where foreigners reside and gather.

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March 19, 2026

National Assembly Standing Committee Receives Draft Law on Technology Fraud

The National Assembly Standing Committee has approved the receipt of a draft Law on Combating Fraud via Technological Systems, submitted by the Royal Government, and assigned it to the Legal and Judicial Commission for study with other relevant commissions. The committee also agreed to place a draft amendment to the Law on the Election of Senators on the agenda of the upcoming fifth session of the seventh legislature.

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March 18, 2026

Ministry of Justice Reviews Cloud-Based Document Transmission System

The Ministry of Justice convened a meeting led by Secretary of State Kim Santipheap to review and provide comments on a new system for rapid transmission of documents from judicial institutions to the General Department of Criminal Affairs via the Ministry’s cloud platform. The system was prepared by the technical working group for digitalization in response to a request from the General Department of Criminal Affairs.

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