Two Japanese held over murder

[geovalin]

Siem Reap provincial police on Sunday arrested two Japanese nationals who allegedly robbed and killed a Cambodian taxi driver in Puok district. The murder took place at about 5.30pm on Sunday near National Road 6 in Puok commune.

Major Muth Bunsoeun, district deputy police chief, yesterday identified the suspects as Ishida Reimon, 24, and Naka Kuri Ryuji, 24, both tourists, and the victim as Him Chan, 40, who lived in Siem Reap city. He said that on Saturday, the two Japanese traveled to Siem Reap city from Poipet city near the Cambodian-Thai border.

Maj Bunsoeun said that on Sunday, they hired the victim to drive them to visit the Angkor Wat Temple and other places in the city. He said that at about 4.30pm, the Japanese told Mr Chan to take them to visit a market in Puok district.

 

read more https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50588042/two-japanese-held-over-murder/

[Cereal]

Something about this smells a little fishy.

[madmen]

got to be drugs. that s^^^hole is a haven for junkie farangs.

[Quack]

I don't really understand why two Japanese lads would rob and kill a piss-poor Cambodian taxi driver..? 

[atyclb]

more insightful info

 

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20190318_22/

[Burma Bill]

Quote (from link):-

 

The two men had crossed the border from Thailand into Cambodia on Saturday.
They reportedly admit to the allegations, saying they are in debt in Japan and need money.

 

Interesting, but they were able to pay to get to Thailand and then cross into Cambodia ($30 Tourist Visa). Maybe they lost money at a casino in Poipet!