Two Suspects Arrested in Sihanoukville for Impersonating Police, Checking Passports

Two suspects have been arrested in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on September 15, 2026, on suspicion of impersonating police officers and illegally inspecting tourists' passports at a casino. The arrests were made by the specialized force of the Criminal Police Office of the Sihanoukville Provincial Police. The suspects have been identified as Ham Savi, male, Cambodian, born in 2001, residing in Village 3, Sangkat 2, Sihanoukville City; and Thai Rottha, male, Cambodian, born in 1986, residing in Village 1, Sangkat 3, Sihanoukville City. During the operation, authorities seized a mobile phone, a wristwatch, and a red SCOOPY motorcycle with license plate Phnom Penh 2AX-0444. The suspects are currently detained at the Sihanoukville Provincial Police Headquarters for questioning and further legal proceedings. Sihanoukville, a major coastal city and economic hub in Cambodia, has seen significant development, particularly in its casino and tourism sectors, attracting a large number of foreign visitors. Such incidents highlight the ongoing challenges in maintaining public safety and preventing criminal activities, especially those targeting tourists.