JAKARTA - The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) Phnom Penh continues to intensify facilitation for the return of Indonesian Citizens (WNI) of the former online fraud syndicate in Cambodia.
In the last two weeks, the number of Indonesian citizens who reported directly to the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh showed a downward trend, ranging from 15 to 30 people per day.
This figure is much lower than in the early phase of the online fraud syndicate eradication operation, where the number of reporters had reached up to 500 people per day.
Previously, from January 16 to April 19, 2026, a total of 6,879 Indonesian citizens from online fraud syndicates have reported to the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh.
"In the three months since the increase in the number of Indonesian citizens who reported themselves, to date, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has facilitated the return of 3,159 Indonesian citizens to Indonesia," the Indonesian Embassy said as quoted, Tuesday (21/4).
Yesterday, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh again obtained approval from the Cambodian Government for the removal of overstay fines for an additional 460 Indonesian citizens who have violated residence permit provisions.
With this addition, a total of 4,677 Indonesian citizens have received the removal of overstay fines.
Meanwhile, the Cambodian Immigration Authority emphasized that Indonesian citizens who have received a fine waiver must immediately purchase a flight ticket back to Indonesia by the end of April 2026 at the latest.
The policy of abolishing the overstay fine has a significant impact in speeding up the repatriation process.
In addition to exempting Indonesian citizens from the obligation to pay a fine of 10 US dollars per day, this policy also shortens the series of deportation processes which in normal conditions can take up to more than six months.
In line with this, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh also continues to optimize the issuance of travel documents in the form of a Passport Travel Letter (SPLP) for Indonesian citizens who do not have a passport.
Until now, a total of 2,653 SPLPs have been issued to support the smooth process of repatriation, said the Indonesian Embassy.
Along with the increasing number of Indonesian citizens who have been successfully repatriated, the number of temporary shelter residents has also continued to decrease. Currently, around 290 Indonesian citizens are still in one shelter location managed by the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, and no more Indonesian citizens are housed in Cambodian government shelter facilities.
As part of the enforcement measures, the Cambodian Government has enacted the Anti-Cyber Scam Law on April 7, 2026.
This regulation contains provisions for strict sanctions, including fines of up to 500,000 US dollars and the threat of imprisonment for life for perpetrators of online fraud crimes.
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh urges all Indonesian citizens to increase vigilance against job offers abroad, especially in Cambodia, which promises high salaries with unreasonable or too easy requirements.
The public is expected to always verify information carefully through official sources before deciding to work abroad, added the Indonesian Embassy.
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