Five Chinese Inmates Recaptured After Escaping Phnom Penh's PJ Prison
Five Chinese inmates escaped from PJ Prison in Phnom Penh early on August 17th. Authorities immediately pursued and recaptured all five. An investigation is underway to uncover the full details, including potential involvement of prison officials or bribery.
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