Koh Kong villagers locked in land dispute grilled in defamation case
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:56 am
Phnom Penh Post:
The four villagers are among 197 families who claimed to have been locked in a dispute with Huy, the owner of Heng Huy Agriculture Group company, over 421ha in Sre Ambel district since 2007.
In Thou, one of the four defendants who also represented the families, said on Thursday that she and nine villagers have been accused of defaming Huy and inciting others to commit a felony early this year.
“After questioning, the prosecutor will decide whether to press or drop the charge. If they are charged, the case will be forwarded to an investigating judge for further action,” he said.
Provincial court deputy prosecutor Un Sovantheany did not respond to requests for comment as at press time.
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The four villagers are among 197 families who claimed to have been locked in a dispute with Huy, the owner of Heng Huy Agriculture Group company, over 421ha in Sre Ambel district since 2007.
In Thou, one of the four defendants who also represented the families, said on Thursday that she and nine villagers have been accused of defaming Huy and inciting others to commit a felony early this year.
“After questioning, the prosecutor will decide whether to press or drop the charge. If they are charged, the case will be forwarded to an investigating judge for further action,” he said.
Provincial court deputy prosecutor Un Sovantheany did not respond to requests for comment as at press time.
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... ation-case