Phnom Penh 'Journos' Arrested for Extortion

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Phnom Penh 'Journos' Arrested for Extortion

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Cambodia News (Phnom Penh): On 20 December 2021, two internet news publishers were arrested by the Phnom Penh Municipal Criminal Police Force at the Total Petrol Station Mart, Traffic Light, Steel Bridge, Street 217, Stung Meanchey 3, Phnom Penh in connection with extorting USD 600 in exchange for withholding publication of information.
On the morning of 22 December 2021, the Phnom Penh Municipal Police sent the two journalists to court for further proceedings. The victim was Kunthea, the manager of V88 cafe, living in Daun Penh, Phnom Penh.
The arrested suspects are: Chhom Dany, the administrator of a website called Kang Meas, and Un Chantha, administrator of another website called Reaksmey.

Currently, the specialized forces are building a case to be sent to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court to proceed with the procedure.
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