Ministry of Labour: 78 Cambodians who were deceived by brokers to work in Saudi Arabia rescued

Heng Sour stated: “Preliminary information on the case of 78 Cambodians who brokers cheated to work in Saudi Arabia in the past, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as well as the Cambodian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, who has a residence in Egypt, has successfully contacted the rescue and is preparing plane tickets for them to return to Cambodia on April 19, 29 people, on April 20, 27 people, and the last day is April 21, 2024, 22 people.”

Of the 78 residents, 51 are in Jeddah, 15 are in Riyadh, and 12 are in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. All citizens are now in a safe gathering place, awaiting their return to Cambodia. During this waiting period, Ouk Sarun, Cambodian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, will provide food and accommodation. This is according to Heng Sour.

The Minister of Labour urged those who are in Saudi Arabia and wish to contact details to please contact Sos Him at +966 5804 65578 or Ouk Sarun, Ambassador of Cambodia to Saudi Arabia, directly via WhatsApp and Telegram: +2011 5627 9999 and +966 56 590 3370.