12 Nepalis rescued from Cambodia scam operations, repatriated
Summary
Twelve Nepalis stranded in Cambodia due to illegal online scam operations have been rescued and brought back to Nepal through the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok's efforts.
Key Points
- Twelve Nepali nationals were rescued from illegal online scam operations in Cambodia and repatriated to Nepal.
- The Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok coordinated with the Cambodian government and NRNA Cambodia for the rescue and repatriation.
- Several Nepalis in Cambodia are engaged in online fraud and other illegal activities, often without valid visas or overstaying.
- The embassy urges Nepali citizens to follow government procedures before foreign employment and avoid travelling on visit visas for quick earnings.
- Data shows a rise in Nepali arrivals in Cambodia from 101 in 2021 to 9,676 in 2025, raising exploitation concerns.
