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At first view, this crime does not appear to be overly complex...


Cambodia News (Phnom Penh): On the night of October 24, 2019, a burglar broke a window and stole US$60,000 at the building of the Department of Taxation, on street 217, Khan Dankor, Phnom Penh.

The security man at the Tax Department said that that night was his night-off. On October 25, the police took him to the police station for questioning. Phnom Penh police are collaborating with Khan Dangkor criminal police in the investigation.

Maybe the tax rebate was a little slow in arriving

Definitely an inside job.

Who the hell in their right mind would burgle here except someone who knew exactly where the cash was!

One security guard...?

Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:48 pm One security guard...?

No security guard at all the night, he was on leave.

The security man at the Tax Department said that that night was his night-off.

I know, but that means there was only one for the entire building.

John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:56 pm

Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:48 pm One security guard...?

No security guard at all the night, he was on leave.

The security man at the Tax Department said that that night was his night-off.

PAID leave was it ??

Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:06 pm I know, but that means there was only one for the entire building.

I know, but maybe nobody had tried to break into the place for years so the guy just took off with his mates for some beers? Seems plausible given the explanation.

Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:06 pm I know, but that means there was only one for the entire building.

Stealing the BIG MAN'S dough is not a wise move.

Most sane people would not attempt it even if they knew there were no guards.

As it is most likely an inside job I suggest the people who did it buy a shovel - they will need it.

So the robbers have been robbed,party time

andy1 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:50 am So the robbers have been robbed,party time

Yeah - they have constantly got their hand in my wallet, but sadly I haven't seen a penny of the perps 'tax-rebate' plan.