Inp.polri.go.id - Phnom Penh.   The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has recorded a sharp rise in cases involving Indonesian nationals in Cambodia, handling 2,585 cases between January and June 2025—double the number from the same period last year. 

Most incidents involve fraudulent job offers and online scams, particularly in high-risk provinces, according to antaranews.com on Tuesday (15/7/2025).

“We urge all Indonesian citizens to exercise extreme caution when offered jobs that promise high pay but lack clear details,” said Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto during a recent outreach visit to Kampot and Kep provinces.

He met with Cambodian provincial police to strengthen protection measures after 39 Indonesians were rescued from online scam operations in Kampot. The embassy warns of growing risks tied to digital criminal syndicates targeting migrant workers.

With over 131,000 registered Indonesians living in Cambodia, the embassy is expanding regional monitoring and public awareness efforts to curb exploitation and cross-border crimes.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)