The Indonesian Embassy In Phnom Penh Ensures That Footballers From Bandung Are Not Victims Of TIP, Return To Their Homeland Soon

Rizky Nur Fadhilah (black shirt). (Source: Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh)

The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh confirmed that the news of a footballer from West Java who was a victim of a criminal act of trafficking in persons (TPPO) in Cambodia was not true and would immediately return him to Indonesia.

Footballer Rizky Nur Fadhilah (RNF) from Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency arrived at the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh on Wednesday morning at around 06:00 local time. He came physically and mentally healthy.

The purpose of his arrival was to request his return to the country after being released from an online fraud syndicate where he worked previously.

RNF caught the attention on social media, when it was reported that he received an offer as a football player in Medan. However, recently it was unknown why he was in Cambodia.

"The Indonesian Embassy first received a report from the RNF family through the Indonesian Citizen Protection Hotline on November 10, 2025," said the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh in his statement, Wednesday, November 19.

However, the lack of information obtained by the Indonesian Embassy makes it difficult to find out the whereabouts of the RNF.

The Indonesian Embassy continued to communicate with the family until the RNF finally arrived independently at the Indonesian Embassy this morning.

After further investigation by the Indonesian Embassy with the RNF, information was obtained that he knew from the start that he would work in Cambodia, but did not notify the family.

RNF gets information on job vacancies via social media and during the recruitment process does not get pressure.

There was also no physical accuracy when the person concerned was in an online fraud syndicate in Sihanoukville.

These various conditions lead to conclusions, RNF is not indicated as a victim of TIP, said the Indonesian Embassy.

Currently, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh is processing travel documents and coordinating with relevant agencies in Cambodia so that RNF can immediately return to Indonesia. A number of parties in the country have expressed their desire to also provide support for RNF's return efforts.

Along with the increasing number of job vacancy fraud cases, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh again appealed to all Indonesians to be more vigilant and careful about job offers abroad, especially those that promise easy work, large salaries and minimal requirements.

"Indonesian people also need to verify information first before spreading or believing the news circulating," the Indonesian Embassy appealed.

"Take advantage of official information channels and trusted media to get updates on the latest issues in Cambodia," he added.

If there are Indonesian citizens in Cambodia who need assistance, Indonesian citizens or their families can immediately contact the Indonesian Embassy Protection Hotline Phnom Penh at [phone]. Be careful of fraud on behalf of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh.