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.

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March 23, 2026

Cambodia and India Officials Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Cambodia-Thailand Border Developments

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Secretary of State Un Kheang met with India’s Secretary (East) P. Kumaran to discuss bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, defense, demining, culture, human resources development, and people-to-people exchange. The Cambodian side also briefed India on recent developments in the Cambodia-Thailand border situation and reiterated Cambodia’s adherence to the ceasefire agreement and commitment to a peaceful resolution.

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March 23, 2026

National Assembly Legal Council Reviews Draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Fraud

The National Assembly’s legal council convened to review and provide comments on a draft law on combating technology-based fraud, which would establish five new criminal offences related to online fraud, scam centers, recruitment and training for fraud, malicious collection of personal data, and fraud-related money laundering. The draft law, previously approved by the Council of Ministers on 13 March 2026, is under detailed examination by the National Assembly’s Legislation and Justice Commission and relevant commissions before submission for parliamentary adoption.

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March 23, 2026

Preah Vihear Provincial Police Review First-Quarter 2026 Operations and Set Directions on Online Scam Suppression

The Preah Vihear Provincial Police held a first-quarter 2026 operational review meeting chaired by the provincial police commissioner, covering operational results and follow-up work directions. The meeting included dissemination of a joint plan on preventing, blocking, and suppressing online scam offences, alongside discussions on foreigner management and residence and national identity administration.

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March 23, 2026

Pailin Provincial Police Review March 2026 Security Operations and Set April Enforcement Priorities

Pailin Provincial Police, chaired by Commissioner Seng Sokunth, reviewed March 2026 results on public security and social order and issued April operational directions. The meeting set priorities for Khmer New Year security deployment, road traffic law awareness, and intensified prevention and suppression of theft, robbery, drug offences, human trafficking, youth gang activity, and online scam cases.

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March 23, 2026

Cambodia and India Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Cambodia-Thailand Border Developments

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn received India’s Secretary (East) P. Kumaran in Phnom Penh to discuss bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, tourism, culture, connectivity, defence and security, and human resource development. The meeting also covered preparations for future high-level visits and an update on recent developments along the Cambodia-Thailand border.

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March 23, 2026

National Assembly Committee Reviews Draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Fraud

The Fourth Committee of the National Assembly held an internal meeting to review the draft law on combating technology-based fraud, which had previously been approved by the Council of Ministers. The draft contains five chapters and 24 articles, including proposed criminal offences related to online fraud, scam centers, fraudulent recruitment and training, unlawful collection of personal data, and money laundering linked to fraud.

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March 23, 2026

Kamboul District Police Brief Officers on Security, Immigration, and Enforcement Priorities

The Kamboul District Police chief led a flag-raising assembly and instructed officers to implement Phnom Penh Police leadership plans, with emphasis on security, immigration work, enforcement of Sub-Decree No. 03 dated 5 January 2026 on security management at concentrated residential locations, traffic law enforcement, and investigation of online scam offences. The briefing also directed continued action against youth gangs and other local crimes.

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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 23, 2026

Dangkor District Police Disseminates Implementation Plan Including Sub-Decree No. 03 on Security Management at Concentrated Residential Locations

The Dangkor District Police Inspector led a flag ceremony and briefed subordinate officers on implementation plans issued by the Phnom Penh Police Commissioner, including attention to security, immigration, traffic law enforcement, online scam investigations, and Sub-Decree No. 03 dated 5 January 2026 on security and safety management at concentrated residential locations. The briefing set operational priorities for district-level police units under the National Police of Cambodia.

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