Chinese Embassy: 46 Chinese nationals rescued from scam compounds since late November

Since late November, close cooperation between China and Cambodia has led to the rescue of 46 Chinese nationals from several telecom scam compounds in Cambodia. Cambodian authorities are now expediting the procedures for their return to China. The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia again reminds Chinese nationals to remain highly alert to online “high-paying job” traps and avoid being deceived. Scam compounds engage in illegal activities and commonly involve unlawful detention, violent coercion and even crimes threatening personal safety. Do not risk your life by entering such compounds in pursuit of money. If you discover that you or someone around you may be caught up in telecom scams, unlawful detention or other abnormal circumstances in Cambodia, report the matter to the Chinese and Cambodian police as soon as possible and promptly seek assistance from the Chinese Embassy. Police and assistance contacts Police: 117 Medical emergency: 119 Fire service: 118, 666 National Police assistance for foreign nationals Hotlines: 031-2012345/031-6012345 The team of Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior: assistance specifically for Chinese nationals WeChat assistance account: +855092686969 Chinese Embassy’s 24-hour consular protection and assistance telephone: 023-210206 Email for consular protection of Chinese nationals and overseas Chinese affairs: phnom-penh_lb@csm.mfa.gov.cn Chinese Embassy’s Consular Office in Siem Reap: 24-hour consular protection and assistance telephone: 078-946178; email: consulate_sr@mfa.gov.cn  (The Siem Reap Consular Office’s jurisdiction covers Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey and Battambang provinces.) Chinese Embassy’s Consular Office in Sihanoukville: 24-hour consular protection and assistance telephone: 061-983749; email: consulate_shv@mfa.gov.cn  (The Sihanoukville Consular Office’s jurisdiction covers Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong, Kampot and Kep provinces.) Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Global Emergency Call Centre for Consular Protection and Services: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308