Khemara Sok
Voice of America
Washington, DC
03/08/2006
Cambodian authorities arrest 8 people Thursday who used to live in former police commissioner Heng Pov's compound, wanted for suspected crimes, say human rights officials and Cambodian authorities.
The authorities did not specify about the reason for the arrests of these people, aging between 20-30 years old, living in Mr. Heng Pov's estate in Ta Khmau town, Kandal province.
Some serve as security guards, while others are gardeners, and the Cambodian authorities say that it is a routine legal procedure.
This serie of arrests is reported to be conducted since Monday, following court's search and arrest warrants for Prime Minister Hun Sen's adviser, Mr. Heng Pov.
Mr. Heng Pov was removed from this position by King Sihamoni, in his royal decree dated July 27, after being suspected of murder charges.
Mr. Heng Pov is thought to be hiding in Singapore, and the Cambodian authorities are contacting interpol for extradition.
Police officials and the authorities say on condition of anonymity that the 8 people are involved with Mr. Heng Pov's case, after they found 9 weapons, $340,000 dollars, and $30,000 in counterfeit money at his home.
Investigation office director for local human rights group Adhoc, Chan Saveth, blames the court for arresting and charging more people suspected of involvement, without first investigating the cases according to legal procedures.
He says that he is informed about the arrests, because the victims's families file complaints, and that the human rights Adhoc will conduct investigations on these arrests.
The authorities did not specify about the reason for the arrests of these people, aging between 20-30 years old, living in Mr. Heng Pov's estate in Ta Khmau town, Kandal province.
Some serve as security guards, while others are gardeners, and the Cambodian authorities say that it is a routine legal procedure.
This serie of arrests is reported to be conducted since Monday, following court's search and arrest warrants for Prime Minister Hun Sen's adviser, Mr. Heng Pov.
Mr. Heng Pov was removed from this position by King Sihamoni, in his royal decree dated July 27, after being suspected of murder charges.
Mr. Heng Pov is thought to be hiding in Singapore, and the Cambodian authorities are contacting interpol for extradition.
Police officials and the authorities say on condition of anonymity that the 8 people are involved with Mr. Heng Pov's case, after they found 9 weapons, $340,000 dollars, and $30,000 in counterfeit money at his home.
Investigation office director for local human rights group Adhoc, Chan Saveth, blames the court for arresting and charging more people suspected of involvement, without first investigating the cases according to legal procedures.
He says that he is informed about the arrests, because the victims's families file complaints, and that the human rights Adhoc will conduct investigations on these arrests.
7 comments:
HUN SEN'S LAW IS SUPRIME LAWS!
I think Heng Pov must find a good lawyer in Singapore to protect him in Singapore and then call for a press conference to blash out Hun Sen criminal activities there. If he will being sent back to Cambodia, he will get killed quietly to cover up all criminal actities of Hun Sen and Hok Lundy. Once he has a lawyer, he will be protected by a law in a civilised society. There is no doubt that he was a criminal as well to have millions dollars deposited in his bank but the criminal activities of hun sen and hok lundy would be far greater than him.
You are right...
i wonder if Kieu Kanharith, Hok Lundy, Heng Samrin, Chheam Yeap, and Hun Sen are among those 8 suspected criminal that were arrested.
Haven't you heard a phrase "You can run but you can't hide!"
Ah Lop! Ah Prey Psaiy! Khmean Ches Tver Kha Bom Roeur Jeat!
Nov Ah Kanh-Jas Mouy Tiet! Tok Pel Velear Ouy Vea 1-2 Chnam Tiet -Taiy Hoang!
We just took the First step. This is surprising. I will wait to see who's next.
Is Ah lop animal dictator Hun Sen playing game? I think Ah pler Hun Sen is too turkey to put Sok An, heng somrin, and hok lundy to jail.
I support the idea of "Anonymous 4:42AM"
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