Government has said that the Indian Embassy in Cambodia has been promptly responding to complaints from Indian nationals who were lured with employment opportunities but were forced to undertake illegal cyber work in Cambodia. In response to media queries regarding Indians stuck in Cambodia, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said, India is collaborating closely with Cambodian authorities. He said, India has rescued and repatriated about 250 Indians, of which 75 in the last three months. Mr. Jaiswal said, several advisories have also been issued by the Ministry and the Embassy of India in Cambodia to our nationals about such scams.

He said, New Delhi remains committed to helping all those Indian nationals in Cambodia who seek support. Mr Jaiswal said, India is also working with Cambodian authorities and with agencies in India to crack down on those responsible for these fraudulent schemes.