Missing Singaporean found safe in Cambodia

A 20‑year‑old Singaporean woman who was reported missing has been found safe in Cambodia, where she says she travelled of her own accord and was not coerced into scam operations.

Ms Aishah Siregar appeared in a video released by Cambodian police on Saturday, explaining that she had left Singapore to work as an English teacher and to “find my own path”. She stressed that her decision was voluntary and denied any involvement in criminal activity. “To clarify once again, I have not been involved or been forced to partake in any scamming activities or any criminal activities,” she said.

Her disappearance had alarmed relatives, who feared she might have been lured into one of Cambodia’s scam compounds. The family lodged a police report after discovering her passport missing and her phone accounts deleted. They later found a flight itinerary showing she had boarded an Emirates flight to Phnom Penh on 28 July.

Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior confirmed she told investigators she had travelled because of personal family issues and had deliberately cut off communication with her family. The Khmer Times reported that she was located at the Phnom Penh Municipal Police Headquarters, where she gave her statement.

Singapore police said they were informed by Cambodian authorities on Friday that Ms Aishah was safe. Her family, who had appealed publicly for help, expressed relief at the news.

The case comes amid heightened scrutiny of Cambodia’s role in transnational cybercrime, with scam centres across the country drawing international concern. While Ms Aishah’s account appears to rule out links to such networks, her disappearance underscores the anxiety surrounding Cambodia’s reputation and the vulnerability of young travellers seeking opportunities abroad.

-2026-08-02