Official says $200,000 in fines collected from foreigners without work permits

Since a nationwide census of foreigners began in August, fines totalling nearly $200,000 have been paid into government coffers, an immigration official told the Post yesterday. ... “According to the law, the immigration police can fine them 200,000 riel [about $49] to 500,000 riel and this money will go to the state,” Phal explained. ...

Cheang Sokha and Alice Cuddy
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