180 Indonesian Scam Suspects Deported Through Techo Airport

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 19, 2026: Cambodia has deported 180 Indonesian nationals, 29 of them women, for involvement in online scam operations.

The deportation took place on Oct. 18, 2026, through the Techo International Airport police checkpoint, following instructions from H.E. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and H.E. Lieutenant General Sok Veasna, Director-General of the General Department of Immigration. The operation was carried out in cooperation with the Indonesian Embassy in Cambodia.

Photo: អគ្គនាយកដ្ឋានអន្តោប្រវេសន៍ - General Department of Immigration - GDI
The operation reflects the strict stance set by Prime Minister Hun Manet, who has said Cambodia will not permit criminals to use its territory for scam operations or crimes that undermine regional and global security, and that authorities must continue clearing, suppressing and deporting offenders without exception.

Officials said enforcement forces are pursuing masterminds and rescuing victims of scam operations so they can return home safely.

Source: General Department of Immigration


Reported by The Khmer Daily Network