Eight More Nepalis Rescued from Illegal Online Scam Centers in Cambodia
Summary
Eight Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centers in Cambodia return home following coordinated efforts involving the Nepali Embassy and the Cambodian government amid rising cases of exploitation.
Key Points
- Eight additional Nepali citizens were rescued from illegal online scam centers and casinos in Cambodia.
- The Nepali Embassy in Bangkok coordinated with the Cambodian government and NRNA for their repatriation.
- The number of Nepalis traveling to Cambodia surged sharply from 101 in 2021 to 9,676 in 2025.
- The embassy advises against traveling to certain countries without proper labor permits and warns about exploitation risks.
- Free one-way travel documents are being issued to stranded Nepalis in Cambodia.
