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 immigration authorities deported 329 Chinese nationals linked to online scam, illegal stay, and unlawful work cases through Techo International Airport. The action highlights Cambodia’s immigration enforcement role in cross-border crime control and foreigner compliance.
Cambodia National Police reported 27 drug enforcement cases nationwide on 24 April, with 71 suspects detained and methamphetamine seized. The public security update covers narcotics trafficking, possession, transport, and drug use cases across police and military police units.
Cambodia’s Interior Ministry convened provincial authorities in Kampong Thom to continue the national campaign against online scam operations. The security meeting linked police enforcement with existing government orders on public safety and concentrated residential sites.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport highlighted cargo loading and road safety requirements for vehicles using the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway. The notice links expressway operations to compliance with land traffic rules on load length, width, height, and cargo securing.
Cambodia police reported a drug enforcement operation in Battambang province that resulted in the arrest of two suspects for alleged illegal storage of methamphetamine. The case reflects routine narcotics policing and criminal procedure within Cambodia’s public security system.
Cambodia immigration authorities reported intensified enforcement of Sub-Decree No. 03, with fines imposed on owners and managers of collective accommodation for unlawful foreign stays and security management violations. The campaign highlights compliance duties for housing, hospitality, factory, and special economic zone operators.
Cambodia’s Accounting and Auditing Regulator joined an inter-ministerial meeting at the National Bank of Cambodia on preparation for the 2028-2029 mutual evaluation on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. The development is relevant to Cambodia’s AML compliance framework and financial governance system.
Cambodia National Police raided two suspected online scam sites in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey, as part of a cybercrime enforcement operation coordinated with the provincial court prosecutor. The operation concerns online fraud activity, cross-border security risks, and criminal investigation procedures.
Cambodia immigration authorities deported 267 Vietnamese nationals in connection with online scam, illegal stay, and unauthorized work cases. The action reflects Cambodia’s immigration enforcement role at border checkpoints and in cross-border removal procedures.
Cambodia police and provincial authorities dismantled an online scam operation in Kep province and transferred 16 suspects to the provincial court for legal proceedings. The case highlights Cambodia’s cybercrime enforcement and inter-agency security coordination involving police, immigration, prosecutors, and local administration.
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