PHNOM PENH, Dec 10 — The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on a businessman and a senior government official with close links to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, accusing them of corruption. The measures come as western countries step up pressure on Hun Sen over a crackdown on the opposition and...
Tuesday, 10 Dec 2019 02:14 PM MYT
The measures come as western countries step up pressure on Hun Sen over a crackdown on the opposition and after the United States expressed concern over Cambodia’s military ties with China. Three members of Kim’s family and five entities that are owned or controlled by these individuals were also sanctioned, the department said.
“They don’t have assets abroad and if they are stupid to keep assets outside, let them freeze,” Sok Eysan told Reuters.
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