In response to a media question regarding detained Pakistanis in Cambodia, the Spokesperson, Mr Tahir Andrabi, stated:

The Pakistan Embassy in Cambodia has actively pursued the matter with the Cambodian Government. This is in line with the instructions of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister to take all possible actions aimed at facilitating the Pakistani community abroad.

As a result of the Embassy’s efforts, the host authorities have agreed to the early repatriation of 54 Pakistani nationals detained in Siem Reap Province. These individuals were arrested following a raid on a scamming compound.

Our Embassy staff are taking steps to ensure the welfare of the detained Pakistanis. These detainees will leave Cambodia as soon as flight arrangements are finalised.

As a goodwill gesture from the Cambodian authorities, the detainees will be repatriated without any legal proceedings against them under the “Law on Combating Online Scams”, which came into effect on 7 April 2026, imposing significant prison sentences and hefty fines.

Islamabad
28 April 2026