743 Indonesians to Return from Cambodia After Embassy Assessment, KBRI Says
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- Indonesia’s embassy in Phnom Penh says it has assessed 3,595 Indonesians and found no current indications they are human trafficking (TPPO) victims.
- The embassy is facilitating returns for 743 people through early March, while 225 have already gone home independently since late January.
- Authorities in Jakarta will conduct further checks as Indonesia and Cambodia step up cooperation and raids targeting online scam networks.
The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Phnom Penh says it has assessed 3,595 Indonesian nationals who reported themselves to the mission and, so far, has found no indication that they were involved as victims of human trafficking (TPPO).
“The assessment process used tools developed by Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with various international organizations, including the IOM, and was carried out in line with national regulations and laws related to TPPO,” the embassy said in a written statement on Sunday (Feb. 15).
According to the embassy, most of the Indonesians did not have passports and were subject to overstay fines. After receiving temporary travel documents and relief measures from Cambodian immigration authorities, 743 people are scheduled to return home between Feb. 15 and March 4, 2026, while another 225 have arranged their own return since Jan. 30, 2026.
Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto said the departures were facilitated by the embassy up to the departure gate at the airport.
“KBRI will ensure that upon arrival in Jakarta, further checks will be conducted by the relevant authorities,” Santo added, expressing hope that the extent of Indonesians’ involvement in online fraud activities can be determined and legal measures taken accordingly.
Coordination
KBRI also said it would strengthen coordination with relevant agencies in Indonesia, including law enforcement, so that Indonesians whose return has been facilitated undergo further examination upon arrival in Jakarta.
The embassy said the Cambodian government has expressed its commitment to deepen cooperation with Indonesia in tackling cybercrime and to intensify raids on online scam syndicates. With these steps, the number of Indonesians reporting to KBRI is expected to continue rising.
To anticipate further developments, KBRI said it will keep improving data collection, verification and case assessments, as well as issuing emergency travel documents (SPLP) for those without passports. The embassy added that it is also reinforcing coordination with Cambodian authorities and relevant institutions in Indonesia, including law enforcement.
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