Cambodia's Ministry of Interior Warns Against Impersonators

The Ministry of Interior of Cambodia issued a statement on September 18, urging provincial officials and the public to be cautious of malicious individuals impersonating ministry officials and engaging in fraudulent activities. According to the statement, recently, several unscrupulous individuals have been contacting provincial officials via phone and social media, falsely claiming to be employees of the Ministry of Interior in an attempt to gain personal benefits. These individuals are believed to be leveraging the ministry's authority to deceive their targets. The Ministry of Interior emphasized that any communication from its officials to provincial authorities is strictly for official work purposes and not for personal gain or favors. The ministry has also requested that competent authorities take legal action against any suspicious contacts made for personal gain or favors that violate the law. Citizens are advised to report such incidents to the hotline numbers 031 661 8888 or 017 952 255. This warning highlights the prevalence of scams that exploit the authority of public institutions in Cambodia. The government is reinforcing its efforts to protect citizens' assets and maintain social order.