Twelve Nepalis Rescued from Online Scam Centers and Casinos in Cambodia
Summary
Twelve Nepalis trapped in online scam centers and casinos in Cambodia have been rescued and repatriated through the efforts of the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok and Cambodian government cooperation.
Key Points
- Twelve Nepalis trapped in online scamming centers and casinos in Cambodia were rescued and repatriated.
- The Nepali Embassy in Bangkok coordinated the rescue with the Cambodian government and NRNA Cambodia.
- Many Nepalis in Cambodia are stranded with expired visas and are forced into illegal work.
- The Embassy warned against going to Cambodia and similar countries on tourist visas for employment due to high risk of exploitation.
- The number of Nepalis traveling to Cambodia on tourist visas increased sharply from 101 in 2021 to 9,676 in 2025.
