Legislative and Regulatory Developments
Ministry of Justice initiates drafting work to amend the Criminal Code
The Ministry of Justice held an internal working meeting to review and discuss preparations for amendments to the Criminal Code, involving ministry leadership and legal professionals from courts and prosecution offices. This signals forthcoming changes to the criminal law framework that may affect compliance and enforcement exposure for businesses. (Ministry of Justice · link)
Inter-ministerial review advances draft Royal Decree on the organization and functioning of the Veterinary Council
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries participated in an inter-ministerial meeting to review and discuss a draft Royal Decree establishing the organization and operational arrangements of the Veterinary Council, pursuant to the Law on Animal Health and Production. The draft aims to strengthen professional participation and ethical standards for veterinary practice, indicating impending institutional and compliance requirements for animal health and livestock-related activities. (MAFF · link)
Draft Inter-Ministerial Prakas on code of conduct for e-commerce intermediaries and service providers undergoes stakeholder consultation
The Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications held a consultative workshop on a draft Inter-Ministerial Prakas to implement a professional code of conduct for e-commerce intermediaries and e-commerce service providers. Discussions focused on five principles: transparency and integrity; protection and security of users’ personal data; advertising; intellectual property rights protection; and dispute resolution mechanisms—signaling forthcoming compliance expectations for digital commerce operators. (Ministry of Commerce · link)
Legislative and Regulatory Enforcement
Ministry of Environment orders immediate halt and administrative penalty process against Remstex Fashion Co., Ltd. over smoke emissions
The Ministry of Environment inspected Remstex Fashion Co., Ltd. in Takeo Province following community reports of smoke from a boiler affecting living conditions. Measures include an immediate stop to burning all types of waste in the boiler, an administrative fine under the Environment and Natural Resources Code and relevant inter-ministerial prakas, and requirements to obtain permits for air pollutant emissions and ash waste, plus environmental monitoring reporting and payment of the environmental endowment fund as stipulated in the environmental protection contract. (Ministry of Environment · link)
Ministry of Environment issues technical compliance directives to SHI HAO HANDBAG CO., LTD. after worker fainting incident
Following an inspection in Kandal Province after 19 workers reportedly fainted, the Ministry of Environment instructed SHI HAO HANDBAG CO., LTD. to strengthen environmental technical standards, including reducing production-area temperature below the 30°C standard, installing a cooling system, ensuring adequate airflow, separating glue application and use of aromatic gasoline for cleaning from sewing operations, and properly segregating waste. (Ministry of Environment · link)
Financial Sector and AML/CFT
Trust Regulator launches compliance outreach on disciplinary sanctions for AML/CFT non-compliance in the trust sector
The Trust Regulator conducted a workshop to publicize a prakas on disciplinary sanctions applicable to reporting entities in the trust sector that fail to comply with AML/CFT law. The outreach emphasized customer due diligence, record-keeping, AML/CFT prevention programs, and other obligations, aligning with FATF recommendations and indicating heightened supervisory expectations for trustees and trust operators. (Trust Regulator · link)
National Police issues operational guidance to strengthen money laundering and terrorism financing investigations
The General Commissariat of National Police convened a dissemination meeting on guidance to improve effectiveness and implementation of investigations into money laundering and terrorism financing, including handling financial intelligence reports and reinforcing investigative procedures. This signals continued enforcement focus and coordination requirements that may impact reporting and cooperation expectations for regulated entities. (General Commissariat of National Police · link)
Immigration and Cross-Border Enforcement
Immigration authorities report deportation of 615 foreign nationals in early March 2026 amid crackdown on technology-enabled crime and immigration violations
The General Department of Immigration reported the deportation of 615 foreign nationals (84 women) of 17 nationalities from 1–4 March 2026. The removals included 330 Chinese nationals deported via special flights, and other cases linked to illegal border crossing, lack of passports, and illegal employment. The action was framed as strict legal enforcement supporting efforts to combat technology-enabled crime and safeguard public security. (General Department of Immigration – GDI · link)
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