The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has confirmed that the condition of 97 Indonesian citizens (WNI) who are trying to escape from online scam companies in Cambodia is in good condition and does not endanger lives, oversees this case and ensures that all Indonesian citizens' rights are fulfilled.
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh coordinated with the police authority of Chrey Thum City, Kandal Province, following up on information that developed on October 17, 2025, regarding the occurrence of chaos involving Indonesian citizens.
On the same day, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh immediately made a visit to the Chrey Thum City Police Office to be able to see firsthand the condition of Indonesian citizens.
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh was received by the Governor of Kandal Province Kouch Chamrouen and the Head of the Kandal Provincial Police Major General Chhoeun Sochett along with his staff.
The Cambodian authorities explained that as many as 97 Indonesian citizens rebelled or fled the online scam "companies" where they worked.
"Of these, 86 Indonesian citizens were detained at the Chrey Thum City Police Office, while 11 others were treated at the nearest hospital," said the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh in a written statement as quoted on October 18.
After the initial investigation process, the local police detained four Indonesian citizens suspected of being perpetrators of violence in order to carry out further legal proceedings.
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has seen firsthand the condition of 86 Indonesian citizens who were secured at the Chrey Thum Police Station.
"Everything is in good health. The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh provides assistance in the form of instant food, medicines, sanitation needs and needs for women," the statement explained.
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The next day, October 18, 2025, the Indonesian Embassy also visited 11 Indonesian citizens who were in the hospital. "No one is in a life-threatening condition," said the Indonesian Embassy.
The Provincial Authority of Kandal expressed its commitment to immediately transfer Indonesian citizens to immigration detention at Phnom Penh to be deported immediately.
"The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh will continue to coordinate closely with all relevant parties to oversee developments related to this case and ensure that the rights of Indonesian citizens are fulfilled," concluded the statement.
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