Rice Boss in Pre-trial Detention ‘13 Months’
The general director of a local rice wholesaler accused of defrauding business associates in a deal has lashed out at the judiciary – claiming delays in legal processing have left him imprisoned for 13 months without trial. …
Sovann Veasna is accused of cheating three businessmen – Keo Remy, who is also vice-chairman of the government’s Press and Quick Reaction Unit; Chhim Narith, Remy’s brother-in-law; and Un Somalea – in three Siem Reap land deals amounting to $150,000 in 2009.
The trio say they handed over the money only to find the land was already occupied and they had signed bogus documents. …
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