Reuters · 11h
Cambodia charges investigative journalist Mech Dara, who exposed trafficking and scam compounds, with incitement
Cambodian military police said on Tuesday they have arrested an award-winning reporter known for investigating local corruption, trafficking and online scam centres, prompting concern from a prominent human rights group and the United States.
The Independent · 18h
Cambodia arrests award-winning journalist who exposed human trafficking and scam compounds
Dara was handed the Hero Award in 2023 by US secretary of state Antony Blinken for his investigations into massive scam compounds staffed mostly by trafficked workers in Cambodia. He was arrested after sharing posts on social media about a rock quarry that local officials denounced on Monday as an attempt to foment dissent in the country.
Sky · 20h
Mech Dara, reporter who exposed human trafficking in cyber scamming, arrested in Cambodia, rights groups say
Mech Dara, who has been honoured for his coverage of human trafficking in the cyber scam industry, was reportedly detained by authorities in Cambodia on Monday. He posted images on social media that were dubbed "fake" by officials.
RSF · 11h
Cambodia: RSF appalled by detention of award-winning journalist Mech Dara
Cambodian independent journalist Mech Dara, known for his reporting on human trafficking, was recently arrested by military police. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Cambodian authorities to release him immediately and to end their policy of systematically persecuting reporters.
BBC · 8h
Award-winning Cambodian journalist who exposed cyberscams is arrested
Mech Dara, an award-winning Cambodian journalist who has reported extensively on human trafficking and corruption, has been arrested and charged with incitement. Dara, who has reported for the BBC, has been charged over five social media posts which could "incite social unrest",
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