Cambodia News (Siem Reap): On November 29, 2020, at 11:45 am, the police of the investigation and procedure department went to Siem Reap International Airport to detained a foreigner for being homeless and unable to support himself.

The foreigner was identified as MAHAT BIR BAHADUR, a 39-year-old Nepalese man. His EB visa is still current and will expire on March 3, 2021, but he is unable to find a job.
On August 13, 2018, the Nepalese man came to Cambodia through Siem Reap Airport to work at an Indian restaurant in Siem Reap. During the Covid pandemic in 2020, the restaurant was closed down, so he had no job and became homeless. He could not afford to live, so he walked on the street begging for money and food. He often entered Siem Reap airport to search for a flight to return to his country, but the security guards stopped him and took him out of the airport. Eventually he was taken into custody by immigration officials on 29 November.

The Nepalese man was detained at Siem Reap police station while waiting for the results of his covid-19 health check. If the test is negative, the man will be sent to the deportation department following the legal procedure.