Two Journalists and a Boatman Arrested for Extortion from Fishermen in Kampong Leng District
In Kampong Leng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia, two journalists and a boatman were arrested by military forces on suspicion of extorting money from fishermen. The suspects allegedly demanded approximately 1.6 million riels (around 400 USD) in exchange for not reporting on fishing activities.
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