Bounced cheques causing concern

Military police in Siem Reap province arrested a 33-year-old woman this week on accusations of fraudulent activity involving writing a cheque at a local bank. Cheque account usage, an infrequently used service only a few years ago, is gaining traction in the Kingdom. Bank officials said fraudulent cheques are not a concern at present, but local police in Siem Reap claimed such incidents are increasingly common. Soum Bou Thean, an employee at an internet shop in the northern city, was detained by police after a cheque she signed for US$13,000 bounced at a local bank, police said. ...

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