The Cambodian government has once again provided overstay fine\nwaivers for 1,273 Indonesian citizens who were part of former online\nscam syndicates and have applied for repatriation assistance through the\nIndonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Phnom Penh. This additional policy brings\nthe total number of Indonesians who have received overstay fine waivers\nto 5,950.<\/p>\n
This policy comes amidst intensified online scam eradication\noperations by the Cambodian government since early 2026. Between\nmid-January and 22 May 2026, a total of 9,537 Indonesians were recorded\nreporting to and requesting assistance from the Indonesian Embassy in\nPhnom Penh. Most cited difficulties in returning to Indonesia, ranging\nfrom lacking passports and being burdened by large overstay fines to\ninsufficient funds for return tickets.<\/p>\n
The high number of Indonesians requiring simultaneous assistance has\nmade case management increasingly complex. The Indonesian Embassy in\nPhnom Penh continues to strive for protection and repatriation\nfacilitation amidst the ongoing anti-scam operations.<\/p>\n
The Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires ad interim (KUAI) of the Indonesian Embassy in\nPhnom Penh, Krishnajaya, stated that the Cambodian government\u2019s support\nthrough the waiver of overstay fines is significantly helping to\naccelerate the repatriation of Indonesians to Indonesia. \u201cThe Indonesian\nEmbassy in Phnom Penh continues to facilitate the waiver of overstay\nfines, which is a form of support from the Cambodian government to speed\nup the return of Indonesian citizens. The Embassy urges all Indonesian\ncitizens who have obtained travel documents or approval for fine waivers\nto return to Indonesia immediately,\u201d Krishnajaya said in a written\nstatement on Saturday (23\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n
As of 22 May 2026, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has\nfacilitated the return of 3,630 Indonesians to Indonesia. The Cambodian\ngovernment has also emphasised that Indonesians who have received\noverstay fine waivers must leave the country no later than 15 June\n2026.<\/p>\n
In addition to facing immigration administration issues, some\nIndonesians are also experiencing financial difficulties while waiting\nfor the repatriation process. To assist with basic needs, the Indonesian\nEmbassy in Phnom Penh provides temporary shelter facilities. However,\nthe capacity of these shelters has reached its limit, currently housing\naround 300 Indonesians. Consequently, the Embassy has reminded those who\nhave received Emergency Travel Documents (SPLP) and\/or fine waiver\napprovals to leave Cambodia and return to Indonesia immediately to make\nroom for others awaiting administrative processing.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, besides Indonesians reporting voluntarily to the\nEmbassy, there are currently approximately 400 Indonesians from former\nonline scam networks who were caught in raids by Cambodian police and\nare being held in various detention facilities. On 21-22 May 2026, a\nteam from the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh conducted consular visits\nto 265 Indonesians held in the Bati detention centre, Takeo Province, to\nensure their well-being and identify their needs for repatriation. The\nIndonesian Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to providing consular\nassistance and protection for all Indonesian citizens facing legal or\nimmigration issues in Cambodia. The government also urged the public to\nremain vigilant against overseas job offers with unclear legality or\ncredibility.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/cambodia-waives-overstay-fines-for-1-273-indonesians-linked-to-former-online-scam-syndicates-1780884406", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }