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Veterinarian Arrested in Connection with Child's Death After Injection
A veterinarian, Kim Sreyne, 63, has been arrested and temporarily detained in Kampong Cham province, Cambodia, in connection with the death of a 13-year-old girl. The girl reportedly died after receiving an injection for dengue fever, allegedly administered by Sreyne. Prosecutors have charged him with unintentional homicide, facing a potential prison sentence of one to three years if convicted.
In Kampong Cham province, Cambodia, a veterinarian named Kim Sreyne, 63, has been arrested and temporarily detained on suspicion of involvement in the death of a 13-year-old girl. The incident occurred on July 31, 2026, with Sreyne allegedly administering an injection as treatment for dengue fever, which resulted in the girl's death. Prosecutors have charged Sreyne with unintentional homicide, and if convicted, he faces a potential prison sentence of one to three years. Sreyne, a veterinarian residing in Mahalarb village, Kaosutin district, Kampong Cham province, reportedly treated human patients despite his specialization. Following the incident, relevant authorities investigated Sreyne's treatment facility and permanently shut down his medical practice. Source: CEN Cambodia
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