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

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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March 23, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deports 331 Chinese Nationals in Online Scam and Immigration Violation Cases

The General Department of Immigration stated that 331 Chinese nationals were deported from Cambodia on 21-22 March 2026 in coordination with the Chinese Embassy, in connection with alleged online scam activity, illegal stay, and unlawful work. The deportation was carried out by special flight through Techo International Airport police checkpoint.

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March 22, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deportes 331 Chinese Nationals in Online Scam and Immigration Violation Case

The General Department of Immigration, in coordination with the Chinese embassy in Cambodia, deported 331 Chinese nationals through Techo International Airport in connection with online scam allegations and immigration violations including illegal stay and unlawful work. The action was presented as part of the Cambodian government's enforcement measures against technology-enabled crime.

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March 21, 2026

Siem Reap Provincial Police Guide Procedures for Cambodian National ID Cards

The Siem Reap Provincial Police Commissioner inspected and assigned a deputy commissioner to lead a working group to process Cambodian national identity cards for residents at the Land Traffic Police Office in Slor Kram commune. The announcement details required documents for first-time ID applications, updates for monks leaving the order, and renewal of expired or soon-to-expire cards.

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