According to Cambodia's National Police General Department, a shooting occurred in Kampong Speu Province on November 9. A Chinese man was shot dead while pursuing people suspected of stealing fuel. Police have since arrested nine suspects in connection with the case.
The victim was identified as HAN YU MING, 35; the Chinese rendering of his name in the source is phonetic. He was responsible for managing materials and fuel at a company.
Police said that at the time of the incident, HAN YU MING discovered people transporting stolen company fuel and followed them on his motorcycle. During the pursuit, a suspect suddenly pulled out a handgun and shot him in the chest, killing him on the spot.
After the incident, the Criminal Police Department and Kampong Speu provincial police launched a joint investigation and initially arrested six company workers suspected of participating in the fuel theft.
On the afternoon of November 10, police arrested a 42-year-old man in Sihanoukville. The man is suspected of purchasing stolen fuel and is linked to suspects in the shooting.
On the morning of November 11, police arrested two Cambodian men in Koh Kong Province. Police identified the 46-year-old man as the suspect who directly shot and killed HAN YU MING. The other man, aged 42, is suspected of purchasing stolen fuel and participating in related criminal activities. During the operation, police also seized a K54 pistol, one magazine and five rounds.
Police have now arrested nine suspects in total. All the suspects and related evidence have been handed over to the Kampong Speu provincial police, and the case is under further investigation.