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 16, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deports 1,420 Foreigners for Illegal Stay and Online Scams

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.

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March 16, 2026

Senate Vice President Reaffirms Cambodia’s Commitment to Eliminating Online Scams

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.

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March 16, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deports 500 Chinese Nationals Linked to Online Scams

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.

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March 16, 2026

Cambodia and Australia Discuss Defence Cooperation and Border Developments

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.

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March 16, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deports 500 Chinese Nationals Linked to Online Scams

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.

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March 15, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deports 335 Chinese Nationals Linked to Online Scams

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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March 14, 2026

Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Concludes Cyber Incident Response Capacity-Building Exercise

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications closed a two-day training exercise on cyber incident response under a cyber resilience project. The update has long-term reference value because it records an official cross-sector capacity-building activity involving government agencies, critical information infrastructure operators, telecom and internet operators, and the banking and financial sector.

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March 14, 2026

GDI Discusses Deportation Plan for 164 Chinese Nationals from Preah Sihanouk

The General Department of Immigration reported coordination with Chinese embassy representatives on a planned deportation of 164 Chinese nationals from Preah Sihanouk on 15 March 2026. The update has long-term reference value because it documents an official immigration enforcement action and inter-agency coordination concerning foreign nationals linked to online scam cases.

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March 14, 2026

General Department of Identification Restates Application Channels for Issuance and Renewal of Cambodian National Identity Cards

This update sets out where Cambodian citizens can apply for issuance or renewal of national identity cards and restates eligibility for free processing at age 15 or when a card has expired or has less than 180 days of validity remaining. It has long-term reference value because it identifies the responsible service points and core administrative conditions for access to a key civil identification document.

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