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On 19 March 2026, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, chaired by National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, decided to accept the draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Fraud for review and study. The Standing Committee also prepared to bring amendments to the Law on the Election of Members of the Senate for discussion at a forthcoming plenary session.
On 17 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration directed the continued deportation of 776 Vietnamese nationals linked to online scam activities in Malai district, Banteay Meanchey. Of these, 457 individuals were deported via the Bavet International Border Police Post in Svay Rieng and 319 via the Trapaing Sre International Border Police Post in Kratie.
On 17 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration deported 776 Vietnamese nationals associated with online scam activities, following their arrest in Banteay Meanchey province. The group was removed via the international border checkpoints of Bavet in Svay Rieng and Trapeang Sre in Kratie under Cambodia’s strict legal measures against technology-driven crime.
The Ministry of Health convened a national workshop in Phnom Penh to review 2025 progress on Cambodia’s implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR) using the WHO State Party Self-Assessment Annual Reporting (SPAR) tool. Participants assessed national core capacities for detecting, notifying, and responding to public health risks and emergencies, identified gaps and challenges, and prepared the 2025 SPAR submission and recommendations for the 2026 reporting cycle.
The General Department of Immigration reported the deportation of 1,420 foreigners of 23 nationalities between 11 and 15 March 2026 for immigration and related offenses. Among them, 335 Chinese nationals linked to online scam activities were deported via special flights from Techo International Airport, alongside others involved in illegal border crossings, overstays without passports, use of fake visas, and unauthorized work.
The Second Vice President of the Senate of Cambodia stated that Cambodia is committed to working transparently with the international community to eliminate online scams by April. He also highlighted strategies to promote a "real" and environmentally responsible economy, and outlined Cambodia’s efforts to mitigate global fuel price impacts through renewable energy and high-value agriculture.
The General Department of Immigration deported 500 Chinese nationals, including 13 women, in coordination with the Chinese Embassy, for involvement in online scam operations and illegal residence and work in Cambodia. The deportations were carried out via special flights from Techo International Airport and Kong Keng International Airport as part of the government’s measures against technology-enabled crime.
On 15 March 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn held bilateral talks with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles. The two sides reviewed defence and security cooperation, including training and capacity building, and discussed regional and international issues as well as recent developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border.
The General Department of Immigration deported 500 Chinese nationals, including 13 women, in coordination with the Chinese Embassy over alleged involvement in online scams and illegal stay and work in Cambodia. The operation was carried out via special flights through Techo International Airport and Kong Keng International Airport under instructions from senior Ministry of Interior leadership.
On 14 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration deported 335 Chinese nationals, including four women, through a special flight from Techo International Airport. The group was expelled for involvement in online scam operations, illegal stay, and unauthorized work, as part of Cambodia’s legal measures against technology-based crime.
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