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        "id": 1986127,
        "msgid": "indonesia-to-join-cambodia-conference-on-combating-online-scams-1789664740",
        "date": "2026-09-17 18:56:12",
        "title": "Indonesia to join Cambodia conference on combating online scams",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has reaffirmed Jakarta's commitment to collaborating with Cambodian authorities to combat cross-border online scam activities and trace illicit fund flows. This diplomatic effort follows a significant crackdown under Cambodia's new anti-scam laws, which has left hundreds of Indonesian nationals in detention centres.",
        "content": "<p>Speaking through a press release on Thursday, Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires ad\nInterim of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh Krishnajie Partadireja\nreaffirmed Jakarta\u2019s commitment to bolstering cross-border law\nenforcement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Indonesian and Cambodian governments have agreed on police\ncooperation to take legal action against Indonesian citizens involved in\nonline scam activities, as well as cooperation in tracing the flow of\nfunds suspected to originate from such criminal activities,\u201d Krishnajie\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>The diplomatic push coincides with growing embassy concern over\napproximately 700 Indonesian nationals who remain in Cambodian\nimmigration detention centers and temporary shelters, despite having\nreceived emergency travel documents (SPLP) and overstay fee waivers.<\/p>\n<p>Some individuals have resided in shelters since February 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Diplomats are urging these citizens to purchase tickets home\nimmediately following a sharp crackdown by local authorities under\nCambodia\u2019s new Law on Combating Online Scams, enacted on April 7,\n2026.<\/p>\n<p>Embassy officials noted that some individuals awaiting deportation\nhave engaged in further criminal activities, including drug trafficking,\ntheft, and assault.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge Indonesian citizens who have obtained travel documents not\nto delay their return,\u201d Krishnajie emphasized, urging nationals to\nrespect local laws to protect the country\u2019s international\nreputation.<\/p>\n<p>Since early September 2026, Cambodian law enforcement has detained an\nadditional 118 Indonesian citizens during operations in Battambang\nProvince and Serei Saophoan (Banteay Meanchey Province).<\/p>\n<p>These individuals will undergo formal legal proceedings under\nCambodian jurisdiction, with the embassy ensuring consular access.<\/p>\n<p>Between January 1 and September 15, 2026, the Indonesian Embassy in\nPhnom Penh received repatriation assistance requests from 12,940\nIndonesian citizens associated with online scam networks, successfully\nfacilitating the return of 8,252 citizens to date.<\/p>\n<p>Krishnajie confirmed the embassy is maintaining continuous dialogue\nwith Cambodian law enforcement to ensure consular access while\nrespecting local judicial processes.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia proposes task force with Cambodia to combat\nonline scams<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Gov\u2019t expedites return of citizens linked to online\nscam in Cambodia<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Cindy Frishanti Octavia, Yashinta Difa<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-to-join-cambodia-conference-on-combating-online-scams-1789664740",
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