Man Charged in Fatal Drinking Brawl in Cambodia

In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a man has been charged with murder after a verbal dispute during a drinking session led to the death of another man. Phnom Penh Municipal Court investigating judge on July 23, 2026, detained a man suspected of fatally assaulting another man following a verbal argument while drinking. The incident occurred on the evening of July 21, 2026, in Cham Chao 3 commune, Por Sen Chey district. Police officials stated that the accused suspect is Chem Kem, male, 48 years old, Cambodian, a farmer, residing in Prey Pring South 2 village, Cham Chao 3 commune, Por Sen Chey district, Phnom Penh. The victim was identified as Det Sarom, male, 40 years old, Cambodian, a glass craftsman, residing in Svay Ming village, Bakou commune, Kandal Steung district, Kandal province. The accused has been charged by the prosecutor with intentional violence with aggravating circumstances due to the death of the victim, under Article 224 of the Penal Code. He faces a prison sentence of between 7 and 15 years if found guilty. The accused was apprehended on July 21, 2026, at 10:00 PM at his home in Prey Pring South 2 village, Cham Chao 3 commune, Por Sen Chey district, Phnom Penh. The cause of the dispute was a verbal argument that escalated into violence during a drinking session. Information source: CEN Cambodia