The General Department of Immigration (GDI) deported 45 Indonesian nationals, including seven women, for involvement in illegal residence, unauthorised employment and online scams.
The deportations took place over Sunday and Monday, through Techo International Airport, following instructions from Lt Gen Sok Veasna, Director-General of the General Department of Immigration.
The department’s Investigation and Procedures Department coordinated with the Indonesian Embassy in Cambodia to carry out the operation, following recommendations from Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
The operation is part of the government’s strict enforcement of immigration laws and measures against foreign nationals involved in illegal activities.
Prime Minister Hun Manet has repeatedly stressed that Cambodia will not allow criminals or illegal individuals to use Cambodian territory as a base for online scams or other offences that threaten security in the region and around the world.
Under Sokha’s guidance, law enforcement authorities have continued efforts to eliminate technology-related crimes, investigate and dismantle criminal networks, and pursue those responsible for organising such operations.
Authorities have also been working to rescue people deceived into participating in criminal activities, to help them regain their freedom and facilitate their safe return to their homelands.
