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Second Run for Charity raises 104 million riel for Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation
The second Run for Charity in Phnom Penh on May 30 raised 104 million riel for the Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation. Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said 1,700 runners from 11 nationalities took part.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk provincial representative attends Koh Kong Win-Win Memorial inauguration
Deputy Governor Min Kumpheak represented Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sineth at the May 30 inauguration of the Koh Kong Win-Win Memorial, presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Seiha.
Read the original report or page ↗Hanoi court sentences Mai Anh Việt to 14 years in cross-border gambling case
Hanoi People’s Court opened the trial of 58 defendants on May 26. Vietnam News Agency reported on May 28 that a first-instance judgment had been issued, giving Mai Anh Việt a combined 14-year sentence for organising gambling and money laundering.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot police chief rejects child-abduction rumours and warns of legal action over false posts
Kampot’s police chief said on the morning of May 30 that no child abductions or related suspicious activity had occurred in the province as alleged in circulating posts. Police said they were investigating those who created and spread the false information.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian regulator announces revocation of DA JIN GANG casino licence
The CGMC General Secretariat announced on May 29 that it had revoked the casino licence for DA JIN GANG CASINO & HOTEL. Its release said a May 21–22 raid seized 555 computers and 295 mobile phones used for online scam activities.
Read the original report or page ↗Police present 24 suspects in five cases in Phnom Penh and Prey Veng
Police said they detained 24 suspects in Phnom Penh and Prey Veng in connection with three theft cases, one assault and phone robbery, and one attempted murder. The suspects were referred to Phnom Penh’s Court of First Instance for legal proceedings.
Read the original report or page ↗Notice of temporary closure of Angkor Wat’s northern Elephant Path access point
The APSARA National Authority announced a temporary closure of Angkor Wat’s northern Elephant Path access point for structural repairs to the northern section of the inner bank of the western moat. The notice schedules repair work from May 20, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Battambang police raid villa and detain six South Korean cyber-fraud suspects
Battambang authorities said police raided a villa on May 28 and detained six South Korean cyber-fraud suspects. Initial inquiries indicated they had moved in on May 22. A Cambodian driver was also detained; the driver and landlord were being questioned.
Read the original report or page ↗Five South Korean firms plan June visit to explore investment in Cambodia
Representatives of five South Korean firms plan to visit Cambodia in June 2026 to explore investment opportunities. Cambodia’s embassy in Seoul said it would help arrange the visit and meetings with Cambodian stakeholders.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police detain six Chinese men in 6668 Hotel raid
Police said a May 28 raid on Phnom Penh’s 6668 Hotel led to the detention of six Chinese men and the seizure of electronic equipment suspected of use in online scams, suspected drugs and ammunition. Investigations were continuing.
Read the original report or page ↗Six Chinese nationals detained in Phnom Penh’s 6668 Hotel raid
Authorities said six Chinese nationals were detained during a May 28 raid on the 6668 Hotel in Sen Sok district. Electronic equipment and suspected drugs were seized for further investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗ABA renovates two buildings at Samdech Ov Lower Secondary School
Two school buildings renovated by ABA Bank were handed over at Samdech Ov Lower Secondary School in Preah Sihanouk on May 28. A bank representative said the work cost US$15,000.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and China discuss preparations for Golden Dragon 2026 exercise
RCAF Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Joint Chief of Staff Eth Sarath met a PLA Southern Theater Command delegation on May 28 to discuss Golden Dragon 2026. Working groups were to continue discussing the exercise’s detailed arrangements.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia deports 310 Chinese and Vietnamese nationals over scam and immigration cases
The immigration department said 173 Chinese and 137 Vietnamese nationals were deported on May 27 in connection with online-scam cases and unlawful residence or employment. The total of 310 included 52 women.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha: around 300,000 foreigners linked to scams arrested, deported or left voluntarily
Sar Sokha said on May 27 that around 300,000 foreigners linked to online scams had been arrested, deported or left Cambodia voluntarily. The combined figure does not mean all had been deported.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers meet in New York to seek lasting solutions to border disputes
The Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers met in New York on May 26 to discuss border issues, rebuilding trust and maintaining regular contact.
Read the original report or page ↗Water well handed over for shared use by veterans and retirees in Preah Sihanouk
On May 27, Heng Bunthy inspected drilling for a 100-metre-deep water well in Stung Hav district and handed it over to a retired gendarmerie officer for shared daily use.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s 2026 vehicle tax collection opens June 1
The General Department of Taxation says the 2026 vehicle tax payment period runs from June 1 to November 30. Late payment incurs an additional tax equal to 100% of the tax due.
Read the original report or page ↗Ministry says dolphin No. 94 in Kratie died of old age
Cambodia’s agriculture ministry says an examination of female dolphin No. 94, found dead in Kratie in early May, concluded that she died of old age. She was estimated to be about 30 years old.
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