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        "id": 1638846,
        "msgid": "over-6-000-indonesians-involved-in-cambodian-online-scams-one-third-return-home-1774615881",
        "date": "2026-03-27 19:12:23",
        "title": "Over 6,000 Indonesians Involved in Cambodian Online Scams, One-Third Return Home",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has recorded over 6,000 Indonesians entangled in online scam syndicates in Cambodia, with more than one-third repatriated to Indonesia amid intensified crackdowns by Cambodian authorities. Between 16 January and 26 March 2026, 6,308 former syndicate members sought assistance, leading to the facilitation of 2,528 returns, supported by waived overstay fines for 4,361 individuals and temporary shelter for those in financial distress. This surge aligns with Cambodia's goal to eradicate such activities before the Khmer New Year in mid-April 2026, while the embassy coordinates with Indonesian law enforcement to investigate involvement in these illegal operations.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in\nPhnom Penh, Cambodia, has recorded a surge in the number of Indonesian\ncitizens (WNI) involved in online scam syndicates exceeding 6,000\npeople, with more than one-third of them having returned to the\nhomeland.<\/p>\n<p>According to a press release from KBRI Phnom Penh, confirmed in\nJakarta on Friday, from 16 January to 26 March 2026, there were 6,308\nformer Indonesian online scam syndicate members who reported their\npresence in Cambodia and requested facilitation for their return to\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOf that number, from 30 January to 26 March 2026, KBRI Phnom Penh\nhas facilitated the return of 2,528 Indonesians to Indonesia in stages,\u201d\nsaid KBRI Phnom Penh.<\/p>\n<p>The surge in Indonesians reporting to KBRI occurred alongside\nincreasingly intensive operations to eradicate online scam syndicates by\nCambodian authorities since mid-January 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Cambodian government aims to make its territory free\nfrom online scam syndicate activities before the Khmer New Year\ncelebrations in mid-April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat target has contributed to the increasing number of Indonesians\nleaving those networks,\u201d stated KBRI Phnom Penh.<\/p>\n<p>To accelerate the repatriation process, KBRI continues to maintain\nclose communication with the Cambodian government, particularly to\nobtain waivers for overstay fines for Indonesians.<\/p>\n<p>As of 26 March, the Cambodian government has waived fines for 4,361\nIndonesians out of the 6,308 who reported to KBRI Phnom Penh. Meanwhile,\nTravel Documents in Lieu of Passports (SPLP) have been issued by KBRI\nfor 2,346 Indonesians who no longer have travel documents.<\/p>\n<p>KBRI Phnom Penh, with support from the Cambodian government, has also\nfacilitated temporary accommodation for up to 300 Indonesians facing\nfinancial constraints while awaiting repatriation.<\/p>\n<p>With the rising number of Indonesians seeking repatriation assistance\nafter leaving online scam syndicates, KBRI Phnom Penh is committed to\ncontinuing to provide protection to Indonesians, without overlooking\naspects of law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>KBRI also continues to coordinate with law enforcement in Indonesia\nto conduct examinations of former Indonesian online scam syndicate\nmembers, particularly to identify the level of involvement of\nIndonesians in those illegal activities.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/over-6-000-indonesians-involved-in-cambodian-online-scams-one-third-return-home-1774615881",
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