Bo Xilai associate arrested in Phnom Penh
Cambodian authorities yesterday arrested French architect Patrick Devillers – friend and business associate of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai – and may be moving to extradite him to China to face unspecified charges there, police said. Phnom Penh Police Commissioner Touch Naroth confirmed the arrest to the Post, but declined to comment on the charges he faces, referring inquiries to the Department of Immigration, which led the operation. “What I can say, is that this guy committed crimes in China, but for the details, please ask the immigration department,” Touch Naroth said. Immigration and national police officials declined to comment. …
