(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced the removal of Lieutenant General Lao Sokha, the Police Commissioner of Mondulkiri Province, and Brigadier General Hem Bonareth, the Commander of the Royal Gendarmerie in Mondulkiri Province.
The decision, which came through two distinct sub-decrees issued on 22 May 2026, sparked questions about the rationale for the dismissals because the documents failed to provide specific reasons.
However, according to sources, these actions appear to be linked to ongoing issues of online fraud and cyber scams, particularly allegations of inadequate response to such criminal activities.
