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.
Cambodia National Police raided an online scam hub at Bavet Plaza in Svay Rieng, detaining 129 suspected operators and seizing computers and mobile phones in a cybercrime enforcement action.
Ministry of National Defence presented a draft military duty law, and the Senate of Cambodia approved the bill unanimously on 20 May 2026.
Cambodia immigration authorities deported 648 Chinese nationals linked to online scam networks; the General Department of Immigration coordinated removals through airport enforcement and special flights.
National Police of Cambodia reports arrests of 15 suspects in a nationwide drug enforcement operation that seized methamphetamine; the security operation targeted trafficking, transport/storage, and use.
Cambodia National Assembly Committee 6 urged Kampong Thom courts to strengthen digital capacity in justice policy to combat online scams.
Cambodia Senate Group 2 convened an internal meeting to prepare opinions on draft legislation concerning military duties and a government payment guarantee for cross-border electricity purchases.
General Department of Immigration removes 319 Chinese nationals from Cambodia for involvement in online scams, affecting Cambodia immigration enforcement and repatriation procedures.
General Department of Immigration (GDI) removed 319 Chinese nationals from Cambodia for online scam-related offences, deporting individuals through Phnom Penh and Siem Reap international airport immigration checkpoints.
Cambodia National Police conducted 20 anti-narcotics operations on 18 May 2026, arresting 57 suspects and seizing methamphetamine and ketamine in multiple provinces.
Cambodia National Assembly Committee No.6 urged Kampong Chhnang provincial courts to strengthen law enforcement and digital defences against online scams.
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