Months after scam crackdown, thousands remain stuck in Cambodia, Nikkei Asia reports

Nikkei Asia reports that months after a regional scam crackdown, thousands of people remain stuck in Cambodia today. The outlet says the lingering stalemate underscores limits of recent raids and the slow, uneven pace of repatriation. It matters now because scam compounds across Southeast Asia have fueled cross-border crime, human harm, and diplomatic strain, according to Nikkei Asia.

Nikkei Asia notes that many remain in legal or logistical limbo despite public pledges from regional governments to bring citizens home, leaving families pressing for answers and advocates warn of rising hardship. Nikkei Asia adds that official updates on counts and timelines remain unclear when asked about next steps today. Watch for fresh repatriation totals, new bilateral agreements on safe return, and any expanded crackdowns tied to these networks in the weeks ahead. [Developing. This article will be updated.]