The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially debunked a widely circulated fake notice that falsely claimed African nationals, including Ghanaians, were ordered to leave Cambodia by May 31 or face arrest and imprisonment. The ministry issued a press release on May 29, stating the document was fabricated and not from Cambodian immigration authorities, aiming to quell public panic and misinformation.
Context of the False Notice
The fraudulent circular purported that citizens from Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda, and other African nations had a deadline of May 31 to depart Cambodia. Failure to comply, it alleged, would result in arrest, imprisonment, and financial penalties for immigration violations.
This notice rapidly spread across social and traditional media platforms, causing significant concern among Ghanaians residing in Cambodia and their families back home. The urgency and severity of the alleged directive prompted immediate action from the Ghanaian government.
Ministry’s Swift Response and Clarification
Following the circulation of the fake notice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs engaged in diplomatic channels with Cambodian authorities. These engagements confirmed that the document was entirely false and had not originated from any official Cambodian state institution.
The ministry explicitly stated in its press release,
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