Cambodian Police Officer Under Investigation for Ties to Alleged Scam Syndicate Leader
Cambodia's Interior Ministry has launched an investigation into a woman identified as a member of the national police bodyguard unit, who was featured in an Al Jazeera documentary allegedly described as the boss of a scam syndicate leader. Her connection to the alleged scam boss is the focus.
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