Fisheries officer held over graft allegations

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Thik Kaliyann

A Fisheries Administration officer in Siem Reap was charged with accepting $369,000 in unofficial payoffs yesterday after being arrested by the Anti-Corruption Unit on Tuesday.

Rem Som Un, who works at the fisheries department of Damdek commune in Sotr Nikum district, allegedly took bribes from fishermen and poachers in his area. If he is found guilty, the penalty could range from two to five years in prison and a fine of 4 million to 10 million riel (about $1,000 to $2,500).

“The provincial court just charged him with misappropriation of public funds and he was questioned by the investigating judge,” said Ream Chan Mony, a deputy prosecutor. “We are going to investigate more.”

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