Macao born Malaysian investor and North Korean alleged to be criminal elements involved in Cambodia’s casino sector
The US Department of State, US Department of the Treasury and US Department of Commerce have issued a joint advisory singled out two individuals for special mention, with 14K identity “Broken Tooth” Wan Kuok Koi and North Korean official Kim Chol Sok described as examples of criminal elements involved in Cambodia’s casino sector.
The advisory cautions American companies either operating in or considering operating in Cambodia against interactions with certain entities and sectors of concern, including the casino industry.
The advisory highlights Illicit finance activities and interactions with Cambodian entities involved in the trafficking of people, wildlife and narcotics as the two primary areas of risk exposure for US companies, with casinos – particularly those located in Sihanoukville – closely linked to both.