Almost 3,200 foreign nationals were deported Cambodia between February 1-8, as the Kingdom intensified the latest campaign to eradicate online scam operations, according to the General Department of Immigration (GDI).
The GDI, under the Ministry of Interior, reported that a total of 3,181 individuals were deported during the first eight days of February. The daily breakdown was as follows: 312 on February 8, 625 on February 7, 629 on February 6, 479 on February 5, 289 on February 4, 428 on February 3 and 419 on February 1-2.
The foreigners were detained for various illegal activities, including illegal residency and involvement in online scam operations. The deported individuals represent diverse nationalities, including Chinese, Burmese, Indian, Pakistani, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Nigerian.
“The deportation of these foreign nationals was part of law enforcement efforts by the Royal Government of Cambodia, as part of its efforts to clear and eliminate technology-based crimes, ensuring the safety and security of citizens both regionally and globally, with no exception for the masterminds behind these operations,” said the GDI.
It added that the crackdown also aims to free victims who were deceived into working in online scam activities, allowing them to regain their freedom and return to their home countries.
According to the Secretariat of Commission for Combating Technology Crimes (CCTC) from January 1 to early February 2026, large-scale crackdowns on online scams in Cambodia have led to some 110,000 foreign nationals leaving Cambodia. It was unclear whether they left via land or air corridors.
