Defence Ministry identifies 61 tycoons

[geovalin]

The Defence Ministry yesterday said it has identified 61 tycoon title holders in the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces since Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered all those in the service and the National Police to choose between their state positions or private titles. Tycoon, or “okhna”, is a title given to those who have contributed at least $500,000 to the government. A number of tycoons hold key positions in the armed forces and the police.

 

Last month, a CPP spokesman said the move to make them choose is aimed at eradicating conflict of interest. General Chhum Sucheat, spokesman for the Defence Ministry, yesterday said it has identified 61 tycoon titleholders at RCAF’s high-command headquarters thus far.

 

“Sixteen have agreed to give up their military positions. We are collecting more information.” Gen Sucheat said, adding that 45 other military officials gave up their tycoon titles. Additionally, the National Police has identified 33 officials holding the tycoon title.

 

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[phycokiller]

amazing that these people boast about the money they have made illegally in such a poverty stricken country, but I guess it the people want their faces rubbed in it thats their problem