Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.  The Indonesian Embassy  in Phnom Penh confirmed on Saturday (12/1/2026)that 3,595 Indonesian citizens who reported themselves in Cambodia showed no indications of being victims of Human Trafficking (TPPO). 

Following assessments conducted with international organizations like the IOM, officials determined that the majority were undocumented workers facing administrative overstay fines rather than forced labor.

"Our assessment utilizes rigorous tools developed by the Foreign Ministry to ensure that national trafficking laws are strictly upheld while we facilitate their return," the Embassy said in a written release quoted by antaranews.com

Ambassador Santo Darmosumarto noted that 743 individuals are scheduled for repatriation between 15 February  2026 and 4 March 2026, after securing immigration waivers from Cambodian authorities. 

To prevent future issues, the Embassy is intensifying coordination with Indonesian law enforcement to vet returnees for potential involvement in online scam syndicates. As Cambodia ramps up raids on cybercrime hubs, the Embassy remains on high alert to process an expected surge in reporting citizens.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)