JAKARTA - The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has recorded 86 Indonesian citizens (WNI) suspected of working at an online scam headquarters or online fraud in Cambodia have returned in the past week.
The Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia, Santo Darmosumarto, said the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh continues to strive for thousands of Indonesian citizens who have reported to be able to return independently after completing all repatriation procedures.
"Hopefully, the Indonesian citizens who have been given support for the issuance of temporary travel documents by the Indonesian Embassy and the exemption from immigration fines by Cambodian authorities can immediately arrange their return trip to Indonesia as soon as possible," Santo said in a written statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh. confirmed on Friday, quoted by Antara.
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh also noted that 257 Indonesian citizens had purchased flight tickets and were scheduled to return to Indonesia in the next two weeks.
To ensure the smooth process of return, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh continues to provide assistance and coordinate with local airport authorities.
Upon arrival in Indonesia, the Indonesian citizens will undergo an examination by a joint team from various agencies, including law enforcement officers, to complete the initial assessment previously carried out by the Indonesian Embassy in Japan for each Indonesian citizen who reported.
Furthermore, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh noted that in the period from January 16 to February 5, 2026, as many as 3,446 Indonesian citizens visited the Indonesian Embassy after leaving online fraud syndicates in various provinces in Cambodia and applying for repatriation facilities to Indonesia.
Of this number, 1,178 Indonesian citizens are currently in temporary shelter facilities while awaiting the deportation process, with basic needs still being met by the Indonesian Embassy together with local authorities.
In order to accelerate the return of more Indonesian citizens, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh continues to improve the process of data collection, verification, case assessment, and issuance of temporary travel documents (Surat Perjalanan Laksana Paspor/SPLP) for Indonesian citizens who do not have passports.
In addition, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has applied for a reduction in immigration fines for nearly 800 Indonesian citizens to the Cambodian authorities and hopes that the decision can be obtained in the next few days.
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