Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has debunked a viral notice claiming Cambodia ordered African nationals to leave by May 31, 2026 or face arrest and fines, calling it “absolutely fake” and not issued by any Cambodian state institution.
The fake circular, which spread on social and traditional media, targeted citizens of Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda and other African countries with threats of immigration penalties.
Following diplomatic engagement with Phnom Penh, the Ministry confirmed Thursday that Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration issued its own press clarification stating the notice is “completely untrue.”
The Ministry urged Ghanaians and media houses to disregard the document and avoid sharing unverified information that could cause fear among affected families.
Evacuations ongoing
Separately, the Ministry revealed that 85 Ghanaian nationals in Cambodia voluntarily returned to Ghana between March and May 2026.
Arrangements are underway to evacuate 76 more who have expressed interest in returning home. Ghana’s High Commission in Malaysia, which is concurrently accredited to Cambodia, is coordinating the process with the Cambodian authorities.
“The Ministry will continue to work in close collaboration with all relevant authorities to ensure the safety, welfare and protection of Ghanaian nationals in Cambodia,” the statement said. It also commended the Government of Cambodia for its cooperation.
The government reiterated its commitment to safeguarding Ghanaians abroad and urged the public to rely only on official sources for updates.
