Tag: crimes

Ratanakiri provincial court, where a judge charged four people with plotting and incitement this week. (Supplied by Licadho)

Three CCFC Members Released on Bail After Confessing Crimes

31 May 2023 2:55 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Three detained land rights activists from the Coalition of Cambodian Farmers Community (CCFC) were released on bail Tuesday evening after confessing to plotting and incitement…

The famous lions roundabout in Sihanoukville, the coastal city housing numerous scam compounds, on August 24, 2022. (CamboJA/ Pring Samrang)

Police Claim Japanese, Malaysian Nationals Removed From Compound Not Confined Against Will

6 Feb 2023 5:06 PM|
Sorn Sarath|

Police claim 19 Japanese nationals who were removed from a Sihanoukville compound last week were not held against their will and are being investigated for…

The lions roundabout in August 2022 in Sihanoukville, where authorities in mid-September busted a compound for alleged illegal gambling, confinement, torture, human trafficking and other crimes. CamboJA/Pring Samrang

Police Bust Compound for Trafficking, Advocates Remain Doubtful

20 Sep 2022 10:08 AM|
Sorn Sarath|

As officials publicize a crackdown on human trafficking and online scams, rights advocates have voiced doubt about the law enforcement measures, citing the likelihood that…

Preah Sihanouk provincial police held a press conference in June 2022 after seizing a cache of illegal weapons. A photo posted on the National Police website.

Officials in Sihanoukville insist crime no longer a threat

1 Jul 2022 9:42 PM|
Sorn Sarath|

Police said this week they were addressing crime in Sihanoukville at “the root,” and insisted the public had no need to worry about the coastal…

A fisherman repairs his fishing net on the Tonle Sap River. Picture taken August 14, 2016. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

Hun Sen orders crackdown on illegal fishing to prevent Tonle Sap devastation

26 Mar 2022 11:33 AM|
Sorn Sarath|

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Agriculture's 2021 annual review meeting on Wednesday, Hun Sen again issued a stern order to crack…