Norwegian Missing in Cambodia

A Norwegian is reported missing in Cambodia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms they are aware of the case.

Dagbladet is aware that the Norwegian is reported missing together with a citizen from another country he was travelling with.

The two arrived in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh from Bangkok on September 15. The plan was to fly back to Thailand Saturday morning, but neither of them is reported to have boarded the flight.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs Dagbladet that they are aware that a Norwegian citizen is missing in Phnom Penh in Cambodia.

We are aware that a Norwegian citizen is missing in Cambodia. Out of respect for confidentiality and privacy in this type of case, we cannot provide further comment, says press spokesperson Mariken to Dagbladet.

The MFA states that the foreign service regularly receives reports of concern about Norwegians abroad with whom family, friends or employers have lost contact.

When a Norwegian citizen is reported missing abroad, Norwegian embassies and consulates can assist, among other things, with contact with relatives and local authorities.

At the same time, the MFA emphasizes that the foreign service does not have the ability to track down missing persons themselves or investigate what may have happened.

The foreign service has no ability to track down Norwegian citizens abroad, or to investigate what may have happened to anyone, the MFA states.