Three Police Officers in Battambang's Ek Phnom District Summoned for Questioning Over Alleged $1,000 Compensation Extortion

In Ek Phnom district, Battambang province, western Cambodia, three police officers, including the district police chief, have been summoned to the provincial police headquarters for questioning over allegations of extorting $1,000 in compensation intended for a 12-year-old victim of sexual assault and her mother. The accused officers are identified as Mr. Ly Leng, head of the Criminal Department; Mr. Meas Narong, deputy chief responsible for the Criminal Department; and Mr. Chhay Mab, the Ek Phnom district police chief. Sources from the police department stated that Mr. Ly Leng and Mr. Meas Narong have already completed their statements, while Mr. Chhay Mab is scheduled to be questioned on the afternoon of September 10. The investigation is focused on the origin of the $1,000 and who received it and was involved. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to a swift and fair investigation to ensure that the victim and her family receive the rightful support they are due. This case has raised concerns regarding the credibility of law enforcement agencies in Cambodia, and the police department is striving to restore public trust through a transparent inquiry.