This topic covers Cambodia’s framework for public security and defence, including national security policy, policing, border control, military administration, civil protection, emergency preparedness, and the governance of institutions responsible for public order and territorial integrity. It tracks key updates such as policy developments, regulation changes, government actions, enforcement measures, compliance requirements, institutional reforms, interagency coordination, and official security or defence initiatives. This page provides structured, long-term monitoring of official developments in Cambodia, helping users follow evolving governance arrangements, regulatory direction, and implementation activity across public security and defence institutions.
National Police of Cambodia dismantled three suspected online-scam villa sites in Bavet, Svay Rieng and detained 32 suspects as part of a cybersecurity enforcement operation.
The General Department of Immigration deported 164 Chinese nationals from Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scam operations, following coordination with the Chinese embassy and immigration police.
Cambodia National Police inspected four residences in Paoy Paet, Banteay Meanchey, finding 117 foreign residents and temporarily sealing one site over suspected cybercrime; occupants were taken for questioning under immigration and criminal procedures.
Cambodia Ministry of Environment officers removed two unauthorized 'ឡធ្យូង' in Kratie province; the environment enforcement operation targeted illegal structures in local waterways.
Cambodia General Department of Immigration deported 164 Chinese nationals for online scams and illegal stay, repatriating them via a special flight from Techo International Airport.
Cambodia Ministry of National Defence coordinated an ASEAN Observer Team visit to verify border security conditions at Choam International Border Checkpoint in Oddar Meanchey province. The mission reviewed ceasefire compliance and reiterated calls for JBC demarcation under existing GBC agreements.
Cambodia Ministry of Interior and the Lancang‑Mekong Law Enforcement Cooperation Center signed an agreement to develop smart‑policing video analytics and operational systems for Phnom Penh.
General Department of Identification and the Lancang‑Mekong Law Enforcement Cooperation Center signed an agreement in Cambodia to develop smart policing video analytics infrastructure for Phnom Penh.