Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Phnom Penh plans sustained anti-scam enforcement; police report over 1,000 arrests

The mayor set a one-to-two-month objective at an April 7 meeting. Police reported 1,165 scam-related arrests from February 3 to April 7 and 22 court referrals involving 140 people.

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218 detained in Phnom Penh condominium raid, police allege impersonation scams

Police reportedly detained 218 foreigners at Phnom Penh Galaxy Garden on April 6 and said device examinations indicated Japanese-police impersonation and other fraud.

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Twenty Khmer antiquities returned to Cambodia

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts says negotiations with a private collection in Asia secured the return of 20 Khmer antiquities.

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TikTok fortune-teller reportedly remanded on incitement and insult charges

A report citing a detention warrant obtained on April 6 says នី សម្បត្តិ, known online as ម៉ែរក្សា, was charged with two offences and remanded to Phnom Penh PJ prison.

2026-04-07KPS99TV

Cambodia reports deporting 1,084 foreign nationals from April 1 to 5

The reported total includes 130 women and people from 27 countries and territories. It includes 480 Chinese nationals reportedly linked to online scams and deported through two airports.

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27 foreign suspects detained in Sen Sok apartment search

An April 6 police operation reportedly detained 27 foreigners and seized electronic devices in an investigation into alleged online-shopping and investment fraud.

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Eight detained in Phnom Penh over alleged Japanese-police impersonation

Police reportedly detained eight foreigners at a Sen Sok apartment on April 6, seizing uniforms and documents in an alleged fraud investigation targeting people in Japan.

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Hun Sen promulgates anti-technology-scam law as acting head of state

The report says Hun Sen promulgated the five-chapter, 24-article law on April 6 in his capacity as acting head of state, with provisions on penalties, funds and cooperation.

2026-04-07KPS99TV

Cambodia protests reported Thai military activity near Preah Vihear and border areas

An April 5 Cambodian statement alleged land clearance, about 100 metres of barbed wire and armoured deployments the previous day, calling the activities contrary to de-escalation arrangements.

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Cambodia reportedly deports 327 Chinese nationals

A report citing immigration authorities describes 327 Chinese nationals, including 15 women, expelled over cases involving online scams and unlawful residence or work.

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