16 Malaysians ‘rescued’ by police in Sihanoukville freed, another 1 actually rescued

Contrary to media reports in Malaysia which stated that 16 Malaysians had been arrested by Cambodian authorities and are currently being detained at a police station in Phnom Penh, Cambodian police have told Khmer Times that they have been released after investigations were carried out.

he 16 are now staying at a guest house near the Al-Serkal Mosque near the Boeung Kak lake area.

The 16 – 15 males and 1 female – were picked up by Sihanoukville police after a fake police report alleging that they were kidnap victims from a casino in Preak Sihanouk on April 6 and brought to Phnom Penh on April 7.

They were questioned by a specialized police unit in Phnom Penh and after statements were recorded, were released on Saturday, April 9.

The 16 are believed to be in possession of valid travel documents and working visas, apart from one person.

Source: https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501055930/16-malaysians-rescued-by-police-in-sihanoukville-freed-another-one-actually-rescued/