The Indonesian Ambassador In Cambodia Reminds Indonesian Citizens Not To Be Easily Tempted By High-Sax Work Offers

The atmosphere when the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto met 13 Indonesian citizens who were arrested by the Cambodian authorities for being involved in online fraud in the province of Mondulkiri, Cambodia. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Online fraud cases involving Indonesian citizens (WNI) have resurfaced in Cambodia. A total of 13 Indonesian citizens were arrested by local authorities in Mondulkiri Province for being involved in these illegal activities.

This incident is a real warning about the dangers of the lure of a large-paid job that often ends in the snares of criminal syndicates.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Cambodia, Santo Darmosumarto, reaffirmed the message so that Indonesian citizens would not be easily tempted by similar offers. The warning was conveyed when he met directly with Indonesian citizens in Mondulkiri, Wednesday, September 3.

The Indonesian ambassador reminded Indonesian citizens not to be easily tempted by the lure of big salaries. The hope is that the experiences of Indonesian citizens in Cambodia can be conveyed to their relatives, friends, and communities of their origin. Do not let other citizens in Indonesia get caught in the same problem," he was quoted as saying in a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, Friday, as quoted by ANTARA.

Currently, the 13 Indonesian citizens are still undergoing the immigration process before being deported. Their condition is generally good and has received assistance in the form of food and medicines from the Indonesian Embassy.

On the same occasion, Ambassador Santo also met with the Head of the Mondulkiri Provincial Police, Major General Lor Sokha. During the meeting, he expressed his appreciation for the quick steps taken by the Cambodian authorities to follow up on the request of the Indonesian Embassy regarding the rescue of Indonesian citizens from the online fraud network.

"We ask for the support of the Cambodian government so that the deportation process for Indonesian citizens can be carried out quickly," said Santo.

Responding to this, Major General Lor Sokha conveyed the commitment of the Mondulkiri police to maintain the security of their territory for local residents and foreigners.

Data from the Cambodian authorities shows that the number of Indonesian citizens in the country continues to increase, even at the end of 2024 it has exceeded 131,000 people. Throughout the past year, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh handled 3,310 consular cases. Meanwhile, in January 'July 2025 alone, the number of cases has reached 3,256, with 83 percent of them being linked to online fraud.