According to a Cambodian media report on August 8, there have been recent reports that three Cambodian citizens were involved in a money laundering case in Singapore. A spokesman for the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that consular assistance has been provided to the Singaporean authorities.
Cambodian Foreign Ministry spokesperson An Sokong told the media that the Cambodian Embassy in Singapore learned from the Singapore police that among the 10 foreigners arrested recently in connection with money laundering cases and the use of forged documents, three men were Cambodian citizens.The embassy is working with relevant police to confirm the identities of these suspects.
The spokesperson said that if it is indeed suspected that the case is related to Cambodian citizens, the Cambodian Embassy will certainly provide necessary consular assistance.
It is worth mentioning that the Singapore police revealed on August 8 that they are cracking down on money laundering cases on a large scale in China and have seized and frozen approximately US$16 million in cash, real estate, diamond jewelry, luxury cars, watches and other assets. At the same time Ten foreigners aged between 7.36 and 10 were arrested.
在这些人中，有3名是柬埔寨公民，他们的原籍分别是来自中国。这3个人分别是41岁的苏某、33岁的陈某和31岁的苏某。
In response to recent cases that have negatively affected Cambodia's international image, Yang Bo, Secretary-General of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, gave a speech, saying that issues such as money laundering, human trafficking, drugs and social justice will have a negative impact on Cambodia's image on the international stage.He called on the public to hope that Cambodia’s new seventh government can adopt clear policies and actions to combat these problems in order to restore the country’s image.Yang Bo said that criminal activities such as money laundering and human trafficking not only seriously violate Cambodia’s laws, but will also have a negative impact on Cambodia’s international image.The drug problem will have a negative impact on Cambodia's social stability, while the social justice issue is related to the fairness and justice of Cambodian society.In order to restore the country's image, Yang Bo said that Cambodia's 7th new government must adopt clear policies and actions to combat these cases.These policies and actions should include strengthening law formulation and enforcement, enhancing law enforcement capabilities and standards, strengthening international cooperation, and increasing public trust and support for Cambodia.Yang Bo called on the public to pay attention to this issue and support the Cambodian government in taking action to combat crime.Only through joint efforts can Cambodia regain trust and respect on the international stage.
