| Country | Palau |
|---|---|
| Area | Koror and Airai states |
| Type | emerging hub |
| Status | Disrupted: Raided or cracked down on, with reports of continued or relocated activity. |
| Latest reporting | Palau's National Security Coordination Office reported raids in Jan 2025 at several hotel and apartment sites and more than 70 foreign nationals deported in 2025 (Island Times, 22 May 2026). |
Nearby hubs
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- Oecusse (ZEESM digital free trade zone) · Timor-Leste · Emerging
If someone you know is here
- Contact your country’s embassy or consulate first, with the person’s full name, passport number and the location.
- Do not pay “release money” to agents without official advice.
- Send evidence safely through the secure drop.
Questions people ask
Where is Koror / Airai hotel scam centres?
Koror / Airai hotel scam centres is in Koror and Airai states, Palau. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Koror / Airai hotel scam centres still active in 2026?
Status: Disrupted. Palau's National Security Coordination Office reported raids in Jan 2025 at several hotel and apartment sites and more than 70 foreign nationals deported in 2025 (Island Times, 22 May 2026).
Sources
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: [email protected]