On October 15, Cambodia's General Department of Immigration issued a notice stating that, working with the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia the same day, it repatriated 90 Chinese nationals to China via a chartered flight, including 87 males and 3 females.
According to the notice, these individuals are suspected of involvement in online scams and other illegal activities, with offenses including illegal residence, illegal employment, and illegal border crossing. The specifics of the cases remain subject to the follow-up investigation results of the relevant departments.
Cambodia's General Department of Immigration said that this repatriation operation was a concrete measure to implement Prime Minister Hun Manet's instructions on severely cracking down on illegal foreigners and cybercrime.
Hun Manet previously stressed that Cambodia does not allow anyone to use Cambodian territory to engage in online scams or other illegal and criminal activities. Relevant departments must continue to carry out screening and crackdowns, handle offenders in accordance with the law, and safeguard national security and the country's international image.
The General Department of Immigration also stated that, under the guidance of the Ministry of Interior, Cambodian law enforcement agencies continue to investigate cybercrime gangs and the people behind them, while strengthening the rescue and resettlement of victims and assisting them in safely returning to their countries of origin. This repatriation also reflects Cambodia's ongoing efforts to strengthen cross-border law enforcement cooperation and combat cybercrime.
