Cambodia: Security Guard Fired for Confiscating Fruit from Child in Development Zone

The administration of Chbar Ampov district in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, issued a statement on August 31, 2026, regarding misconduct by a private security guard in the Koh Nora development zone. The statement followed reports circulating on social media the previous evening, August 30, 2026, detailing an incident where a security guard allegedly confiscated fruit from a young boy engaged in mobile vending. Following the reports, the Chbar Ampov district administration summoned a representative from the Koh Nora development company on the morning of August 31, 2026, to clarify the situation. The development company acknowledged that the act was indeed carried out by its private security personnel and confirmed that it was a violation of internal company regulations. Consequently, the company announced that the responsible security guard had been terminated from their position. Furthermore, the Koh Nora development company issued a public apology for the incident and pledged to fully compensate the affected boy for all his losses. The company also committed to ensuring that such actions would not recur in the future and affirmed its responsibility under the law. This incident highlights potential friction between residents and small vendors and development entities in rapidly developing areas, as well as the critical need for clear conduct guidelines for security personnel.