Law and judiciary
Crime and law enforcement
Anti-drug abuse, trafficking day marked with incinerations
Almost 100 kilogrammes of narcotics and other illegal substances were burned by the National Anti-Drug Authority (NACD) and various provincial authorities last week, in a series of ceremonies held to mark the June 26 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anti-drug-abuse-trafficking-day-marked-with-incinerations
Blitz on cybercrime: High-powered committee formed to intensify battle against scourge
In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of online fraud, the Ministry of Interior has established a high-level committee with representation in the capital and provinces. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501515603/blitz-on-cybercrime-high-powered-committee-formed-to-intensify-battle-against-scourge/
PM instructs capital-provincial authorities to eliminate drug distribution and use in communities
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, instructed the capital-provincial authorities to continue implementing the “safe village-commune-district” policy by eliminating drug distribution and use in the community, especially in clubs and entertainment venues. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501510217/pm-instructs-capital-provincial-authorities-to-eliminate-drug-distribution-and-use-in-communities/
PM ordered all capital-provincial governors to take action to control gangsters, especially Samurai swordsmen
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, has ordered all capital and provincial governors to cooperate with all relevant authorities to crack down and take the strictest action against gangs, especially gangs with Samurai swords. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501493673/pm-ordered-all-capital-provincial-governors-to-take-action-to-control-gangsters-especially-samurai-swordsmen/
Six regional operation centres established under NITC
The government has established six regional operation centres under the National Information Technology Center (NITC) to research, collect, and analyse information related to national security, focusing on combating terrorism and crime across the country. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501491734/six-regional-operation-centres-established-under-nitc/
Stay on guard: PM calls on police to strengthen capacity to ensure security
Amid growing threats worldwide, Prime Minister Hun Manet urged all police personnel to strengthen their capacity to ensure security which is crucial for the Kingdom’s continued development. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501487282/stay-on-guard-pm-calls-on-police-to-strengthen-capacity-to-ensure-security/
Ministry orders relevant parties to discipline errant judges and prosecutors
The Ministry of Justice ordered the relevant parties to reprimand judges or prosecutors who break the rules in order to ensure the efficacy of judicial reform and to increase the effectiveness of the law and the judiciary, in accordance with the government’s Pentagonal Strategy. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501483935/ministry-orders-relevant-parties-to-discipline-errant-judges-and-prosecutors/
MoC warns of strict legal action against promoting fake products
The Ministry of Commerce has issued a proclamation stating that strict legal action shall be initiated against those who promote to sell products, goods and services that contain false commercial descriptions. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501476979/cambodia-china-agree-to-formulate-joint-corridors/
In the first 4 months of 2024, police cracked down on more than 3 tons of drugs
General Meas Vyrith, Secretary General of the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD), said that in the first four months of 2024, law enforcement forces had cracked down on more than 3 tons of drugs and arrested suspects, along with other facilities. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501477932/in-the-first-4-months-of-2024-police-cracked-down-on-more-than-3-tons-of-drugs/
Traffic safety in spotlight as nation gears up for KNY
With the Khmer New Year (KNY) rapidly approaching and the expected exodus to the provinces, the government urged people to abide by the traffic law to prevent a surge in road accidents. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501470984/traffic-safety-in-spotlight-as-nation-gears-up-for-kny/
Cambodia: Hundreds of Indians rescued from cyber-scam factories
The Indian government has so far rescued 250 citizens in Cambodia who were forced to run online scams. ...
Cherylann Mollan
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68705913
Ministry to amend traffic law articles
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced that it intends to amend several articles of the Law on Road Traffic in order to reduce accidents. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-to-amend-traffic-law-articles
Govt issues new guidelines for anti-money laundering
The Cambodian government has issued new guidelines on anti-money laundering (AML). ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450451/govt-issues-new-guidelines-for-anti-money-laundering/
PM orders review on alcohol advertising
Prime Minister Hun Manet has raised concerns about the number of alcohol-fueled traffic accidents, ordering authorities to review beer advertising, especially placing restrictions on public billboards. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-orders-review-on-alcohol-advertising
Ministry sets up new task force to monitor, expedite court cases
The Ministry of Justice has set up a new task force to monitor court cases involving drugs, traffic and civil status cases to expedite the resolution of cases in the courts. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501431785/ministry-sets-up-new-task-force-to-monitor-expedite-court-cases/
Cambodia, Vietnam collaborate against transnational crime
Cambodia and Vietnam are committed to robust collaboration, particularly in combating drugs and transnational crime. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-vietnam-collaborate-against-transnational-crime
Ministry plan to align gambling legislation
To ensure effective suppression of illegal gambling, the Ministry of Interior is set to amend the Law on Suppression of Gambling, aligning it with the Law on Commercial Gambling Management. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-plan-to-align-gambling-legislation
PM orders restrictions on alcohol promotion
Prime Minister Hun Manet has directed the Ministry of Information and relevant bodies to reinforce regulations on alcohol advertising, stressing that the depiction of alcohol consumption shall no longer be allowed on television. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-orders-restrictions-on-alcohol-promotion
Interior Ministry plans blacklist for drunk drivers
The Ministry of Interior is studying the possibility of creating a database or blacklist to record those who drive while intoxicated and cause traffic accidents resulting in injuries or deaths. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501428669/interior-ministry-plans-blacklist-for-drunk-drivers/
PM orders police chief to tighten alcohol road rules
Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on National Police Chief, Sar Thet, to tighten laws related to drunk driving and other road regulations to prevent fatal crashes occurring. ...
Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-orders-police-chief-to-tighten-alcohol-road-rules
Cambodian PM calls for more action against drunk driving
Cambodian Prime Minster Hun Manet has urged the General Commissariat of National Police to further strengthen their action against drunk driving to prevent road accidents, a leading cause of deaths and injuries in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501428140/cambodian-pm-calls-for-more-action-against-drunk-driving/
Interior Minister sounds the alarm over traffic accidents
The number of road accidents and casualties has been reported to have reached an emergency level, and if stakeholders do not increase law enforcement efforts, Sar Sokha, the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the National Road Safety Committee, believes that 2024 will mark the ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501427208/interior-minister-sounds-the-alarm-over-traffic-accidents/
Calls for tighter regulations to end drunk driving
Calls are being made for tighter restrictions on alcohol advertising and tougher punishments for drunk drivers after four people were left dead and another four injured in the latest fatal smash to plague Cambodia’s roads. ...
Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/calls-for-tighter-regulations-to-end-drunk-driving
43 gambling locations were cracked down on the first 21 days of the 2024
An Interior Ministry official said that for the first 21 days of 2024, the authorities of the Ministry of Interior had cracked down on gambling in 43 locations and sent 72 suspects to court. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501427441/43-gambling-locations-were-cracked-down-on-the-first-21-days-of-the-2024/