Homeless camp causes disturbance at Cambodian Buddhist temple in Fresno
A homeless encampment is causing concern at a Cambodian Buddhist temple in Fresno, with discarded drug paraphernalia alarming worshippers. The Cambodian Buddhist Society of Fresno, facing increasing homelessness in the area—reportedly about 5,000 individuals—reluctantly adjusted to having these new neighbors during the winter months. An official from the temple expressed that while there have been […]
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers as part of a new ceasefire agreement facilitated by Trump.
Thailand Releases Cambodian Soldiers Amid Renewed Ceasefire On Wednesday, Thailand freed 18 Cambodian soldiers following a renewed ceasefire agreement made over the weekend, which has helped to decrease tensions that had escalated due to weeks of violent clashes along their border, officials from both countries reported. The two Southeast Asian nations announced a ceasefire effective […]
Government seizes $15 billion in Bitcoin from Cambodian fraudsters who exploited forced labor to deceive victims
The Justice Department has seized around $15 billion in Bitcoin from a large-scale “pig butchering” scam based in Cambodia. This operation allegedly involved forced labor camps where individuals were coerced into luring others into the scam. According to a CNBC report, this seizure marks a historic moment as the Justice Department has confiscated nearly $15 […]
US charges leader of Cambodian cyber scam operation and confiscates $15 billion in Bitcoin
Major Indictment in Cryptocurrency Fraud and Forced Labor Case The Department of Justice (DOJ) has revealed significant charges against an alleged mastermind behind a cryptocurrency fraud operation centered in Cambodia. This indictment, officially filed on October 8 and made public recently, claims that Chen Zhi, also known as Vincent, managed a forced labor facility in […]
Cambodian Gang Member in the U.S. Without Legal Status Charged with Murder of Texas Woman
Federal Charges Filed Against Cambodian Gang Member in Texas Shooting Federal officials have charged a Cambodian gang member, Sabin “Two Face” Sen, in connection to the shooting death of a woman in Texas. He is also being sought for a murder in California from 2022. This week, the 41-year-old Sen appeared before a federal judge […]
Prime Minister of Thailand removed from office due to questionable phone conversation with Cambodian leader
Thailand’s Constitutional Court Ruling on Prime Minister On Friday, Thailand’s constitutional court determined that Paetong Tarun Sinawatra had effectively abandoned her role as prime minister. The court cited her communication with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen as a breach of ethical conduct expected from the nation’s leader. This ruling indicates that she will soon be […]
Thai Prime Minister put on hold due to leaked conversation with Cambodian official after border event
Thai Prime Minister Paetong Tarun Sinawatra officially assumed office on Tuesday, despite an ongoing inquiry related to leaked phone conversations with senior leaders of Cambodia. “I guess my goal was to find ways to avoid conflict, maintain peace, and prevent any harm to our soldiers. If your discussions with other leaders could lead to negative […]
Former Cambodian opposition politician shot dead in Bangkok – reports | Cambodia
A former Cambodian opposition lawmaker and French national was shot dead by a man on a motorbike in Bangkok on Tuesday, according to Thai media. “Lim Kimya…died at the scene. Police officers from the Metropolitan Police Department have launched a search for the assassin,” the Bangkok Post reported, adding that the deceased was a dual […]
Cambodian opposition leader jailed after conviction for inciting disorder | Cambodia
A Cambodian opposition leader has been found guilty of inciting social disorder and sentenced to two years in prison and banned from running for office in the latest case targeting government critics. People's Power Party leader Sang Chansi was found guilty in a Phnom Penh court. He was fined 4 million riel (800 pounds) and […]
Cambodian authorities burn $70M of seized illegal drugs in major crackdown
Cambodian authorities have destroyed more than seven tonnes of illegal drugs and their ingredients. Of the substances destroyed, 4.1 tonnes were drugs, including heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, ecstasy and ketamine. Gen. Meese Billis said the drugs destroyed had a wholesale value of $22.7 million and a street value of nearly $70 million. Cambodian authorities destroyed more […]